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A18 YEC

2018 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,251 mi
Last recorded48,251 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sportage38,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 YEC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 48,251 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 48,251 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 42,334 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 42,332 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 38,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

near side parking brake very slow

Pass 27 Oct 2023 29,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Oct 2022 21,588 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 14,153 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 YEC is a 2018 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YEC, 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 A18 YEC registered?

A18 YEC is a 2018 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 September 2018.

Is A18 YEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 YEC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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