2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · YH68 JFZ
2018 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 38,614 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH68 JFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 38,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH68 JFZ 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 (YH68 JFZ) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 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 (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YH68 JFZ Mileage History
- 20/09/202226,276 mi
- 22/09/202328,712 mi+2,436 mi
- 20/09/202432,840 mi+4,128 mi
- 20/09/202432,842 mi+2 mi
- 23/09/202538,614 mi+5,772 mi
Average of roughly 4,101 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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