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2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · KU18 AWM

KU18 AWM

2018 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 60,538 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
KIA SPORTAGE
Year / Origin
2018 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
60,538 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1591cc
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KU18 AWM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2026
  • 60,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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SCRAPPED RECORD

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ULEZ Compliant

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KU18 AWM Mileage History

  1. 13/03/202338,666 mi
  2. 18/03/202447,827 mi+9,161 mi
  3. 19/03/202447,844 mi+17 mi
  4. 24/03/202555,456 mi+7,612 mi
  5. 04/04/202660,538 mi+5,082 mi

Average of roughly 7,147 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

KU18 AWM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (KU18 AWM) between March 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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