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888 AJJ

2018 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,737 mi
Last recorded86,737 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sportage38,773 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration888 AJJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 86,737 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 71,943 miles

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

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

Very little reserve travel left on parking brake lever

Pass 31 Jan 2024 50,818 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 50,818 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 36,580 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front tyres need change asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 20,474 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 11,017 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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888 AJJ is a 2018 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 888 AJJ, 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 888 AJJ registered?

888 AJJ is a 2018 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 February 2018.

Is 888 AJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 888 AJJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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