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LB05 EVS

2018 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

18,080 mi
Last recorded18,080 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sportage38,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 EVS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 18,080 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 103,573 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 17,337 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 96,447 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 96,447 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2024 16,277 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 87,914 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 87,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 15,430 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 78,747 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 78,747 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 12,543 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 68,297 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 9,810 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 56,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 42,961 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 29,117 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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LB05 EVS is a 2018 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB05 EVS, 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 LB05 EVS registered?

LB05 EVS is a 2018 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is LB05 EVS safe to buy?

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