2015 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · JG05 CAP

The 2015 Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 25 November 2025 at 82,963 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the four prior annual tests from March 2023 to January 2025 also passed clean. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the DVLA record, so the upkeep pattern shows consistent compliance rather than recurring neglect. Mileage sits at 82,963 against an 11-year life, averaging 7,542 miles per year and matching typical use for this age of vehicle. The records show light annual accumulation: 75,712 miles in March 2023, 79,032 by March 2024, then 79,285 in January 2025 and 82,963 by November 2025. The near-flat 253-mile gap between March 2024 and January 2025 suggests a period of minimal running, but the clean test outcomes indicate the previous keeper kept the car serviced regardless of low use. One anomaly requires clarification before purchase. On 14 March 2023 the vehicle failed and passed on the same day at identical mileage of 75,712, with no defects listed on either entry. This points to an administrative re-test or data error rather than a genuine mechanical fault, but the buyer should confirm with DVSA that no concealed failure reason exists. Given the absence of flagged wear on brakes, suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust, or corrosion, a physical inspection should still verify underbody structural integrity and brake disc condition, as MOT passes do not measure consumable life remaining. The clean history implies responsible ownership, yet pre-purchase checks on tyre tread depth and fluid condition remain sensible on a lower-mileage-per-year crossover of this age.