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BL18 PDY

2018 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,018 mi
Last recorded65,018 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sportage38,773 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL18 PDY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 65,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 52,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm smooth inner edge, perished, cut to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 40,897 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 40,550 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jul 2022 31,422 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jul 2022 31,421 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2021 21,495 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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BL18 PDY is a 2018 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel 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 BL18 PDY, 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 BL18 PDY registered?

BL18 PDY is a 2018 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 July 2018.

Is BL18 PDY safe to buy?

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