2020 KIA Sportage 1.6L Diesel · CA20 ACJ

The 2020 Kia Sportage stands roadworthy with a stable maintenance trajectory, confirmed by the 30 March 2026 MOT, roughly four months before the current date, at 28,647 miles which passed with no defects recorded. Prior tests on 24 March 2025 at 26,148 miles and 21 March 2024 at 24,615 miles also returned clean passes. The only irregularity appears on 13 March 2023 when the vehicle first failed then passed on the same day at 22,884 miles, both with no defects logged, indicating a procedural anomaly rather than mechanical concern. Mileage accumulation reflects light use for a six-year-old vehicle. The odometer read 22,884 miles in March 2023, rose to 24,615 by March 2024, then 26,148 by March 2025, and 28,647 by March 2026. That equates to roughly 1,500 to 2,500 miles annually, well below the national average. No gaps exist in the testing cadence; the sparse but consistent record shows no rapid accumulation or neglected periods off the road. The buyer should still commission a physical inspection of consumable and structural items the MOT may not capture under low-mileage conditions. The tester recorded no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake discs, yet infrequent movement promotes corrosion on brake surfaces and perished rubber in suspension mounts. The buyer should examine binding calipers, surface rust on structural members, and tyre sidewall cracking from prolonged standing. The duplicated 13 March 2023 failure and pass with zero defects warrants a DVSA data check to confirm no hidden administrative flags. Previous owners maintained the vehicle to secure annual passes, but light use patterns suggest scrutiny of drivetrain seals and fluid degradation remains prudent.