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12 XMB

2018 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,303 mi
Last recorded88,303 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sportage38,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 XMB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 88,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Long lever travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to legal - uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 88,294 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Long lever travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to legal - uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 77,938 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 77,930 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 63,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 50,155 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 36,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Feb 2021 24,261 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 24,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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12 XMB is a 2018 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 38,773 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 12 XMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 8 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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12 XMB is a 2018 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2018.

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