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2018 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,708 mi
Last recorded60,708 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Sportage38,773 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration251 BKT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 60,708 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 50,854 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 41,446 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 33,438 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 23,543 miles

Nearside Rear 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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251 BKT is a 2018 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 251 BKT, 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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What year was 251 BKT registered?

251 BKT is a 2018 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 September 2018.

Is 251 BKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 251 BKT shows 5 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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