2022 KIA SPORTAGE 3 ISG1.6L Petrol

The Kia Sportage 3 ISG presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 15 May 2025, where it passed at 10,493 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, showing no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across the supplied history. A single failure on 14 May 2025 at the same mileage, logged with no defects, points to an administrative or documentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical defect on the vehicle. The recorded mileage of 10,493 miles against a four-year-old vehicle equates to roughly 2,623 miles per year, which is low for its age. Both MOT entries from May 2025 sit at an identical 10,493 miles, indicating the car was barely used in the period immediately before testing. Such low annual use combined with the matched readings suggests extended standing periods, though the sparse record gives no evidence of rapid accumulation or neglected service gaps. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of the suspension bushes, brake discs, and underbody corrosion despite the clean pass. Low mileage and long standing can allow moisture ingress into calipers and promote surface rust on structural members not captured by a no-defect test. Verify the service book matches the low usage and confirm the tyres show no perishing from age rather than wear. The identical mileage across the fail and pass one day apart warrants a check of the DVSA failure reason with the test centre. If it was a non-mechanical rejection, the vehicle's condition remains sound on paper. Given the minimal history, a pre-purchase mechanical assessment remains prudent before completion.