2023 KIA Sportage GT-Line ISG Mhev S-A 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · BF23 AAZ

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status following a passing MOT test on 24 March 2026. While the record shows an initial failure on the same day at 96,090 miles, the immediate pass without recorded lingering defects suggests a specific fault was rectified quickly before the retest. The maintenance trend appears stable, as there are no recurring mechanical failures or structural advisories documented in the recent history provided. The mileage profile is exceptionally high for a three-year-old vehicle, having covered over 96,000 miles. This equates to approximately 32,000 miles per annum, significantly exceeding the UK annual average and indicating consistent motorway use or heavy commercial application. Such rapid accumulation places accelerated stress on all wear components, particularly the suspension geometry, braking system, and drivetrain components, which typically reach the end of their service life sooner than on lower mileage examples. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and chassis to account for this high usage. Given the mileage, the bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be checked for signs of premature wear or perished rubber. The braking system should also be evaluated for thin pads or scored discs, as frequent high-mileage driving often leads to heat-related wear and accelerated consumable depletion. Verifying the service history to ensure oil intervals were strictly followed is critical to protect the mild hybrid engine under these heavy loads.