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453 JW

2018 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,256 mi
Last recorded51,256 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Sportage38,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration453 JW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 51,256 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 41,703 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slightly high handbrake lever travel

Pass 31 Aug 2023 32,404 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 25,193 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 18,580 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 18,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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453 JW is a 2018 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 453 JW, 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 453 JW registered?

453 JW is a 2018 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is 453 JW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 453 JW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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