2018 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · SB18 SSZ
2018 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 15 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 71,970 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB18 SSZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 71,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB18 SSZ 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 (SB18 SSZ) between June 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SB18 SSZ Mileage History
- 13/06/202342,093 mi
- 13/06/202342,093 mi
- 04/06/202452,856 mi+10,763 mi
- 12/06/202567,085 mi+14,229 mi
- 08/10/202571,970 mi+4,885 mi
Average of roughly 12,864 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: Below Average
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