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OS51 LEW

2018 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,949 mi
Last recorded117,949 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sportage38,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOS51 LEW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 117,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2025 98,050 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 114,628 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 88,956 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 111,666 miles

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 80,782 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 106,109 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 106,109 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 62,279 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 99,990 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 47,235 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 93,285 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 86,595 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 78,678 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 69,590 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 59,697 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 59,697 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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OS51 LEW is a 2018 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OS51 LEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OS51 LEW registered?

OS51 LEW is a 2018 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 October 2018.

Is OS51 LEW safe to buy?

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