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R222 SSW

2018 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

59,468 mi
Last recorded59,468 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sportage38,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 SSW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 59,468 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 101,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 101,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 55,188 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 92,201 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 44,613 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 82,002 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 36,360 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 73,710 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 26,419 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 63,100 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 19,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 51,385 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 38,944 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 31,472 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 20,534 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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R222 SSW is a 2018 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R222 SSW, 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 R222 SSW registered?

R222 SSW is a 2018 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is R222 SSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R222 SSW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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