2018 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · LE18 BVR
2018 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 78,687 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LE18 BVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 78,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LE18 BVR 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 (LE18 BVR) between July 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 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 (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
LE18 BVR Mileage History
- 27/07/202353,316 mi
- 12/05/202461,088 mi+7,772 mi
- 07/05/202566,370 mi+5,282 mi
- 21/04/202678,539 mi+12,169 mi
- 27/04/202678,687 mi+148 mi
Average of roughly 9,219 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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