2007 KIA Sportage XS 2.0L Heavy oil · LEZ 8792

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean MOT pass in May 2024 with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable but reactive, as the owner consistently addresses issues only immediately upon a failure. While the most recent result is positive, the history shows a recurring pattern of failing the test and then passing shortly after, suggesting the vehicle meets the minimum legal requirements to remain on the road rather than undergoing preventative servicing. The mileage data indicates a consistent and moderate usage pattern over the last several years. The vehicle covered approximately 8,600 miles between January 2022 and February 2023, and another 9,000 miles between January 2023 and April 2024. A significant jump in usage occurred between February 2021 and January 2022, where the car clocked over 7,000 miles in under eleven months. The total distance of 144,290 miles is typical for a 2007 model of regular use, though the lack of recent mileage data obscures the current rate of wear on mechanical components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity and under-body components, as the record shows multiple failures that often point to parts reaching their limit. Given the age of this Kia Sportage, close attention to corrosion on the sills, subframe, and exhaust mounting points is essential as these are common failure areas for this era. Inspect the suspension system for worn bushes and shock absorbers, as the repeated failures in the past suggest that components are only replaced once they reach a failure threshold.