2018 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · KS18 KMU
2018 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 29 May 2018. Recorded mileage 105,887 miles. MOT valid until 02 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,887 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS18 KMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2026
- 105,887 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS18 KMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Kia Sportage (KS18 KMU) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Bottom arm rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Bottom arm rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
KS18 KMU Mileage History
- 17/04/202354,449 mi
- 15/04/202470,289 mi+15,840 mi
- 14/04/202585,063 mi+14,774 mi
- 23/03/2026105,874 mi+20,811 mi
- 04/05/2026105,887 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 16,880 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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