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J18 LJG

2026 Kia Sportage

Grey Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,365 mi
Last recorded43,365 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 LJG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2026
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2026 43,365 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 37,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 30,469 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 24,270 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 14 Mar 2022 18,590 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 12,485 miles

all 4 tyres cracked ** N/S/R nail in tyre** 225/60/17

Pass 19 Mar 2020 9,479 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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J18 LJG is a 2026 Kia Sportage in Grey. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J18 LJG, 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 0 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 J18 LJG registered?

J18 LJG is a 2026 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 August 2026.

Is J18 LJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 LJG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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