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A18 KDS

2018 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,669 mi
Last recorded45,669 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Sportage38,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 KDS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 45,669 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 45,285 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 45,285 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 38,729 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 32,607 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 22,052 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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A18 KDS is a 2018 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,598cc 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 A18 KDS, 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 A18 KDS registered?

A18 KDS is a 2018 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 November 2018.

Is A18 KDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 KDS 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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