2018 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · LS18 SMV
2018 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 42,361 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,361 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS18 SMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 42,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS18 SMV 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 (LS18 SMV) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 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 (9 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LS18 SMV Mileage History
- 17/10/202231,264 mi
- 16/10/202334,497 mi+3,233 mi
- 16/10/202334,497 mi
- 16/10/202437,785 mi+3,288 mi
- 17/10/202542,361 mi+4,576 mi
Average of roughly 3,698 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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