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KA05 SRA

2018 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,791 mi
Last recorded53,791 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sportage38,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 SRA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 53,791 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2026 94,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 94,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 49,488 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 78,974 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 43,817 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 65,449 miles

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

under shields fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2023 38,364 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 38,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 51,305 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 29,417 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 40,071 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 21,842 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 32,753 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 27,127 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 24,788 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 22,446 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 19,601 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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KA05 SRA is a 2018 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KA05 SRA, 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 KA05 SRA registered?

KA05 SRA is a 2018 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 July 2018.

Is KA05 SRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA05 SRA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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