2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · SH18 OAU
2018 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 69,721 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,721 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH18 OAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 69,721 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.
SH18 OAU 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 (SH18 OAU) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SH18 OAU Mileage History
- 03/03/202341,322 mi
- 03/03/202341,322 mi
- 04/03/202452,409 mi+11,087 mi
- 04/03/202562,727 mi+10,318 mi
- 02/04/202669,721 mi+6,994 mi
Average of roughly 9,212 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (QL)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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