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18 AW

2016 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,305 mi
Last recorded85,305 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sportage49,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 AW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 85,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 71,426 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 58,001 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 43,880 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 43,872 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 39,702 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 31,961 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 24,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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18 AW is a 2016 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 49,270 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 18 AW, 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 10 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 18 AW registered?

18 AW is a 2016 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is 18 AW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 AW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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