KIA SPORTAGE2017 · 1.6L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent test on 28 April 2025 at 57,640 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, despite a failure one mile prior at 57,639 miles. This outlier failure likely represents a technicality or a minor component issue that was rectified immediately, as the subsequent pass and previous years of successful testing show the vehicle has maintained a clean record without advisories. The mileage pattern is consistent with light use for a nine-year-old SUV, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per annum. Between June 2022 at 40,787 miles and April 2025 at 57,640 miles, the vehicle covered 16,853 miles, indicating a steady and predictable usage rate rather than long periods of stagnation. This low mileage suggests that mechanical components like the drivetrain and engine should have minimal wear, though the age of the vehicle means that rubber-based components and seals remain more relevant than on high-mileage vehicles. While the MOT record shows no recurring structural corrosion or mechanical failures, a physical inspection should focus on components that age with time rather than distance. A buyer should inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for perished cracking, as these can become brittle despite low mileage. The brake discs should be checked for surface pitting or thinning, as low-use vehicles are prone to oxidation on the braking system. Given the clean history, the vehicle appears to have been well-maintained, but the buyer should verify the service history to ensure fluid changes were performed at the correct intervals.