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2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · MK18 CSZ

MK18 CSZ

2018 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27/03/2018. Recorded mileage 65,897 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
KIA SPORTAGE
Year / Origin
2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28/09/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
65,897 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/09/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1591cc

MK18 CSZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
  • 65,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)

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

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
28
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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%)
✗ 4 dangerous defects found recently
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MK18 CSZ Mileage History

  1. 29/09/202343,148 mi
  2. 29/09/202343,149 mi+1 mi
  3. 30/09/202455,170 mi+12,021 mi
  4. 15/09/202565,881 mi+10,711 mi
  5. 17/09/202565,897 mi+16 mi

Average of roughly 11,556 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

MK18 CSZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Sept 2026, 16:32
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 (MK18 CSZ) between September 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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