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E18 SRL

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,714 mi
Last recorded99,714 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 SRL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 99,714 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 78,286 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 63,066 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 62,922 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 45,768 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres close to marker bars. both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 35,397 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 29,249 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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E18 SRL is a 2017 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 2017 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 44,910 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 E18 SRL, 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 9 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 E18 SRL registered?

E18 SRL is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 September 2017.

Is E18 SRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E18 SRL 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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