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F18 PMS

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,033 mi
Last recorded40,033 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 PMS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 40,033 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 37,248 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 33,663 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 33,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 27,098 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 19,052 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 14,399 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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F18 PMS is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc 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 F18 PMS, 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 F18 PMS registered?

F18 PMS is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 September 2017.

Is F18 PMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F18 PMS 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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