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X24 ALJ

2018 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1618cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,084 mi
Last recorded66,084 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sportage38,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX24 ALJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,618cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 66,084 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2026 66,031 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 94,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 58,074 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 91,645 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 49,600 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear worn 75 percent (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 49,600 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear worn 75 percent (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 88,384 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 40,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 82,831 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 33,434 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 74,597 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2021 74,597 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Sep 2021 74,597 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2021 23,105 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 68,005 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 59,875 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 59,875 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 50,265 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 39,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 27,134 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 27,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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X24 ALJ is a 2018 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,618cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 X24 ALJ, 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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X24 ALJ is a 2018 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 March 2018.

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