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LL55 JUL

2018 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,963 mi
Last recorded63,963 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sportage38,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL55 JUL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 63,963 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 58,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on indicating low pressure

Fail 23 Oct 2025 58,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on indicating low pressure

Pass 28 Jul 2025 54,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 54,927 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Oct 2024 54,196 miles

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Nearside Front windscreen washer jet not working

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread surface is damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear parking brake effort is low, parking brake lever has high travel

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view interior glass requires cleaning (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre pressure warning is on, both nearside tyres have low pressure

Pass 1 Aug 2024 45,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Oct 2023 50,505 miles

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brakes application slightly uneven (1.2.1 (c))

tyre pressure warning is on

Pass 3 Aug 2023 37,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 37,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 46,065 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 46,063 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 24,086 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 42,433 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 42,410 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 14,516 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 34,881 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2019 28,149 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 28,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 20,861 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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LL55 JUL is a 2018 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LL55 JUL, 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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LL55 JUL is a 2018 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 May 2018.

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