IsItAGoodCar
Official DVLA Record

2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · LA18 OFU

LA18 OFU

2018 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 42,227 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2026.

Make & Model
KIA SPORTAGE
Year / Origin
2018 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 04 Jul 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
42,227 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 04 Jul 2026
Tax Status
Check Tax
Click to check rates
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1591cc
Used Car Buyer Alert1 in 3 UK cars has hidden active finance or write-off history

Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.

£20,000 Experian Guarantee· 80+ check points · Instant results

LA18 OFU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
  • 42,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

LA18 OFU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Jun 2026, 02:00
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 (LA18 OFU) between July 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

LA18 OFU Mileage History

  1. 03/07/202330,659 mi
  2. 03/07/202330,660 mi+1 mi
  3. 02/07/202437,479 mi+6,819 mi
  4. 21/06/202542,224 mi+4,745 mi
  5. 25/06/202542,227 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 5,843 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
48
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Experian Provenance Data

Vehicle Provenance Investigation

9 Key Registers

Comprehensive register checks across Experian, MIAFTR, Police National Computer, and DVLA records.

CHECK REQUIRED

OUTSTANDING FINANCE

Experian Register

Checks Experian asset registers to identify any active PCP, HP, or loan agreements.

Experian Asset Register: [Query Required]
Agreements & Lender Search: [Check to Reveal]
Experian Register:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

INSURANCE WRITE-OFF

MIAFTR Register

Checks the UK insurance total loss register for Category A, B, S, or N write-offs.

MIAFTR Insurance Database: [Query Required]
Write-Off Category & Date: [Check to Reveal]
MIAFTR Register:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

POLICE STOLEN (PNC)

Police PNC

Searches the UK Police National Computer (PNC) for active stolen vehicle reports.

Police National Computer: [Query Required]
Active Stolen Marker Search: [Check to Reveal]
Police Computer:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

SALVAGE & AUCTION

Salvage Registers

Cross-checks major UK salvage databases to identify if this vehicle has ever been listed in a salvage auction.

Salvage Auction Registries: [Query Required]
Trade Auction Disposal Lots: [Check to Reveal]
Salvage Registries:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

IMPORTED RECORD

Import Register

Checks vehicle registration records to verify if this vehicle was imported from abroad.

Import & Prior VRM Register: [Query Required]
Country of Origin Audit: [Check to Reveal]
Import Register:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

EXPORTED MARKER

Export Register

Checks whether the vehicle has been marked for permanent or temporary export from the UK.

Customs & Export Register: [Query Required]
UK Road Eligibility Marker: [Check to Reveal]
Export Register:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

SCRAPPED RECORD

Scrappage Register

Validates whether the car has been surrendered or notified as scrapped to an Authorized Treatment Facility.

Scrappage & ATF Register: [Query Required]
Disposal Notification Check: [Check to Reveal]
Scrappage Register:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION

Statutory CoD

Confirms whether a statutory Certificate of Destruction has been issued against this chassis.

Certificate of Destruction Register: [Query Required]
Statutory Scrapping Decrees: [Check to Reveal]
Destruction Register:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

V5C LOGBOOK & KEEPERS

DVLA Master

Audits number of registered keepers and latest V5C logbook issue date.

DVLA Logbook Issue Date: [Query Required]
Previous Keepers Count: [Check to Reveal]
DVLA Keeper Master:QUERY REQUIRED
£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Avoid an Average £4,200 Loss on Undisclosed Vehicle Risks

Free DVLA records only confirm basic tax and MOT roadworthiness. 1 in 3 UK cars has hidden PCP/HP finance, insurance write-off categories, or unrecorded salvage history. Run the full check across all 9 registers with £20,000 Experian data guarantee protection.

HPI Check
£19.99
Single vehicle check
carVertical
£37.99
Single report
RAC Check
£14.99
Standard history
BEST VALUE
IsItAGoodCar
£8.99
Save over 55%
✓ Instant on-screen report✓ Official PDF emailed✓ £20k Experian Guarantee✓ One-off (no subscription)✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Similar Vehicles

Similar Vehicles Checked Recently

GF18JXE
2018 KIA
SPORTAGE
Red
HO07WAY
2018 KIA
SPORTAGE
White
JU07COT
2018 KIA
SPORTAGE
White
BF18KZC
2018 KIA
SPORTAGE
Silver

Plate Neighbors

Batch Registration Neighbors (LA18 Series)

Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as LA18OFU.

View all LA18 series →
LA18AAN

MAZDA

3

2018Grey
LA18AAU

MAZDA

CX-5

2018Red
LA18ABY

SKODA

KODIAQ SE L EXECUTVE TSI4X4 SA

2023Blue
LA18ACF

MAZDA

2

2018Red
LA18ACK

AUDI

A5

2018Green
LA18ADE

PEUGEOT

2008 ALLURE PURETECH S/S

2021Grey
LA18AEJ

MAZDA

2

2018Blue
LA18AEK

MAZDA

2

2018Silver
LA18AEL

MAZDA

CX-5

2018Grey
LA18AEN

MAZDA

3

2018Grey
LA18AEP

MAZDA

6

2018Grey
LA18AET

MAZDA

6

2018Red

KIA SPORTAGE Model Intelligence & Reliability

Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.

All SPORTAGE problems
Common Problems Guide
KIA SPORTAGE Known Issues

Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.

Model Specifications
KIA SPORTAGE Directory Hub

Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.

2018 Production Year
2018 SPORTAGE Registrations

Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2018 model year cars.

Regional DVLA Registration Directory

Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.

LA18 series plates
DVLA Area Office
Stanmore (North London) (LA)
Explore all vehicles registered in Stanmore (North London) →
Release Period
LA18 Series
2018 batch records →
Number Plate Index
LA18 Series
Browse number plates starting with LA18 →
Regional Trunk
Region L (London)
Browse master London directory →

Recently Checked UK Vehicles

Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.

All trending checks
1000B
2018 BMW
5 SERIES
View report
DG15JZP
2015 RENAULT
CLIO
View report
KY66BPE
2016 VAUXHALL
CORSA
View report
GV14XAP
2014 MINI
COOPER
View report
EJ17EZA
2017 HYUNDAI
I40
View report
LG61ABO
2011 VOLVO
V60
View report
LG69UEB
2019 CITROEN
DISPATCH 1000 EN-PRISE BHDI SS
View report
HF16DLE
2016 SKODA
FABIA
View report