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55 EPW

2018 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,279 mi
Last recorded30,279 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Sportage38,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 EPW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 30,279 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 30,279 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 24,410 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 19,202 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 19,202 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 13,991 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 13,991 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2021 8,396 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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55 EPW is a 2018 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 55 EPW, 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 55 EPW registered?

55 EPW is a 2018 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 September 2018.

Is 55 EPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 55 EPW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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