2018 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · PJ18 OBC
2018 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 12 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 81,509 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ18 OBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 81,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ18 OBC 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 (PJ18 OBC) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 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 (9 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
PJ18 OBC Mileage History
- 16/09/202459,518 mi
- 16/09/202459,518 mi
- 17/09/202571,212 mi+11,694 mi
- 16/09/202681,489 mi+10,277 mi
- 23/09/202681,509 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 10,895 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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