2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · YE53 LLL
2018 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 76,631 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,631 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE53 LLL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2026
- 76,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE53 LLL 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 (YE53 LLL) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 May 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues). 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: “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and back plates incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YE53 LLL Mileage History
- 05/04/202349,422 mi
- 02/04/202460,069 mi+10,647 mi
- 11/04/202567,350 mi+7,281 mi
- 28/05/202676,624 mi+9,274 mi
- 30/05/202676,631 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 8,634 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (QL)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear differential or coupling whine on AWD modelsModerate
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