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51 KES

2018 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,098 mi
Last recorded69,098 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sportage38,773 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 KES
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 69,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 69,094 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 63,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front worn on inner edge

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 8 Jan 2024 52,383 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2023 44,354 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on edges

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edges

emissions too clean too register for test

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 23 Sep 2021 24,087 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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51 KES is a 2018 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,995cc 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 51 KES, 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 51 KES registered?

51 KES is a 2018 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 September 2018.

Is 51 KES safe to buy?

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