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3 MEC

2018 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,329 mi
Last recorded45,329 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sportage38,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 MEC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 45,329 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 34,071 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 27,200 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 20,558 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 16,810 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 12,206 miles

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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3 MEC is a 2018 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 3 MEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3 MEC registered?

3 MEC is a 2018 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 June 2018.

Is 3 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 MEC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 3 MEC have outstanding finance?

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