2015 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · A22 TDB

The Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy following its most recent examination. On 10 April 2026 at 49,240 miles the vehicle passed with no defects recorded, after an initial failure on the same date and mileage showing no listed defects, likely an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The maintenance trend is stable, with every annual test from May 2023 through April 2026 returning a pass and no advisories logged for suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions. Recorded mileage sits low for an eleven-year-old vehicle. The odometer read 33,688 miles at the 4 May 2023 test, rose to 41,237 by 8 May 2024, then 46,369 on 2 April 2025, and 49,240 by April 2026. That equates to roughly 4,476 miles per year, indicating light use or prolonged standing periods. No rapid accumulation or suspicious gaps appear in the chain; the sparse, clean record gives little cause for concern over neglected consumable wear. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the chassis. Low mileage and standing time can mask perished rubber components, seized calipers, or incipient structural rust not yet visible to the MOT roller. The absence of advisories across five years means no recurring fault pattern exists to target, but check coil springs, subframe condition, and tyre sidewall cracking before purchase. Given the unbroken pass history and minimal wear profile, the Sportage shows signs of careful prior ownership. Verify service stamps against the low mileage and confirm the April 2026 failure was clerical, not a concealed defect, at point of sale.