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L18 PED

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,620 mi
Last recorded84,620 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 PED
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 84,620 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 78,335 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 72,551 miles

Rear advise heat shield by rear exhaust box loose but not likely to fall out

Fail 19 Jun 2024 72,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear advise heat shield by rear exhaust box loose but not likely to fall out

Pass 30 May 2023 64,200 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2022 52,311 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 40,372 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 30,900 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020

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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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L18 PED is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L18 PED, 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.

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What year was L18 PED registered?

L18 PED is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is L18 PED safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 PED shows 9 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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