2018 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · NL68 OMZ
2018 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 87,438 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL68 OMZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 87,438 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.
NL68 OMZ 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 (NL68 OMZ) between July 2022 and March 2026.
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.
NL68 OMZ Mileage History
- 18/07/202238,994 mi
- 26/04/202355,281 mi+16,287 mi
- 25/04/202471,531 mi+16,250 mi
- 25/03/202582,743 mi+11,212 mi
- 24/03/202687,438 mi+4,695 mi
Average of roughly 13,154 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
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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- Rear differential or coupling whine on AWD modelsModerate
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