2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · VU18 NTA
2018 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 45,679 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU18 NTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 45,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU18 NTA 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 (VU18 NTA) between November 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
VU18 NTA Mileage History
- 14/11/202219,363 mi
- 02/11/202322,563 mi+3,200 mi
- 16/10/202430,830 mi+8,267 mi
- 16/09/202536,099 mi+5,269 mi
- 08/09/202645,679 mi+9,580 mi
Average of roughly 6,895 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
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