2016 KIA SPORTAGE1.7L Diesel

The 2016 Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 14 August 2025 at 69,710 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior passes from 2023 to 2024 also show clean sheets. The single failure on 13 August 2024 at 63,524 miles carries no listed defects, which points to an administrative or documentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a ten-year-old vehicle. The record shows 52,163 miles in August 2022, rising to 57,621 by August 2023, then 63,524 by August 2024, and 69,710 by August 2025. That is a steady ~6,000 miles per year with no gaps or sudden accumulation. The sparse but consistent history gives little evidence of prolonged standing or hard use. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age. No advisories appear across the five entries, so wear on consumables such as tyres and wiper blades went unflagged by testers. The clean record implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, yet absence of advisories at this mileage often means components were not scrutinised closely. Verify the August 2024 failure reason with the DVSA, since a no-defect fail is unusual. Check underneath for corrosion and assess exhaust emissions on a cold start. The Sportage shows no worsening pattern, but ten years of use demands hands-on checks the MOT sheet cannot capture.