Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2018 Kia Sportage Diesel 1685cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 69,577 miles on the clock, averaging 11,313 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 CRDi engine is known for d4fd.
MOT & Mileage History for SM18 NLX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 69,577 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,257 |
| Average per year | 11,313 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Kia Sportage
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D4FD
Chain elongates (longer life than related U2 engines, but still fails).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM18 NLX |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Sportage |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1685cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About SM18 NLX
What car is SM18 NLX?
SM18 NLX is an silver Kia Sportage, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2018.
What is the mileage of SM18 NLX?
The last recorded mileage for SM18 NLX was 69,577 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM18 NLX passed its MOT?
SM18 NLX has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2025.
Is SM18 NLX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM18 NLX is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is SM18 NLX?
SM18 NLX is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.