2021 KIA Sportage 2 Crdi ISG Mhev S-A 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · FT21 AFO

The roadworthiness status of this Kia Sportage is currently sound, demonstrated by a clean pass recorded on twelfth of May twenty twenty-six at fifty thousand four hundred and thirty-four miles. The maintenance trend is stable and reassuring, contrasting favourably against the minor component fatigue noted during previous testing. This vehicle presents a straightforward mechanical profile without any history of test failures or dangerous defects, indicating that previous keepers addressed routine upkeep promptly. Accumulating fifty thousand four hundred and thirty-four miles over roughly five years yields an average of approximately ten thousand miles annually, aligning closely with standard UK driving habits. The mileage progression shows consistent usage patterns, moving from thirty-one thousand five hundred and eighty-eight miles in May twenty twenty-four to forty-two thousand six hundred and forty-one miles by May twenty twenty-five, before reaching the current odometer reading. This steady accumulation suggests the mild hybrid diesel powertrain has experienced regular operation rather than damaging extended storage or severe multi-drop commercial abuse. A physical inspection should prioritise the rear suspension assembly, specifically referencing the advisory issued on thirteenth of May twenty twenty-five regarding a slightly de-bonded offside rear trailing arm bush. While the tester recorded this as worn without excessive movement during the previous examination, a prospective buyer must verify whether this component has degraded further or if replacement is required to maintain proper rear axle geometry. Beyond this single rubber mounting, the rest of the chassis and braking hardware appear entirely standard for the mileage, requiring only a standard check of consumable items like brake pads and disc surfaces during a pre-purchase viewing.