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A8 LDC

2018 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,789 mi
Last recorded57,789 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sportage38,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 LDC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 57,789 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2026 57,225 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2025 128,706 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 128,706 miles

Offside Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 52,625 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 120,296 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 46,040 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 109,301 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 109,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 37,663 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 99,985 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 28,809 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 91,657 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 21,230 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 82,897 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 74,563 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 65,504 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 56,541 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 49,931 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

Pass 27 Nov 2015 41,158 miles

Front discs poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2014 33,807 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 27,545 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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A8 LDC is a 2018 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A8 LDC, 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 A8 LDC registered?

A8 LDC is a 2018 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 March 2018.

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