2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · OB08 AMB
2018 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 59,157 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OB08 AMB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 59,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OB08 AMB 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 (OB08 AMB) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 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 (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))”.
OB08 AMB Mileage History
- 03/03/202337,644 mi
- 04/03/202443,634 mi+5,990 mi
- 24/02/202550,184 mi+6,550 mi
- 18/02/202659,157 mi+8,973 mi
- 18/02/202659,157 mi
Average of roughly 7,255 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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