2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · LV68 RHU
2018 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 67,495 miles. MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LV68 RHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 67,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LV68 RHU 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 (LV68 RHU) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LV68 RHU Mileage History
- 26/10/202119,161 mi
- 26/10/202230,008 mi+10,847 mi
- 15/11/202343,434 mi+13,426 mi
- 11/11/202455,964 mi+12,530 mi
- 31/10/202567,495 mi+11,531 mi
Average of roughly 12,044 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (QL)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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