2015 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · SR64 AGU

This Kia Sportage presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean record of passes over the last three years. The most recent test on 19 December 2024 at 109,803 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. While the vehicle failed its tests on 18 December 2024 and 15 December 2023, the immediate passes the following day suggest these were minor administrative or quick-fix issues rather than deep-seated mechanical failures. The mileage accumulation is consistent and typical for an eleven year old vehicle. It covered 7,228 miles between the December 2022 test at 92,575 miles and the December 2023 test at 100,356 miles, followed by an increase of 9,447 miles by December 2024. This steady usage pattern suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of standing, which often leads to seized calipers or perished rubber components. The absence of any recorded advisories across multiple years is unusual for a vehicle of this age and mileage. Usually, a car with 109,803 miles would show some wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake discs. The lack of documented wear suggests either an exceptional maintenance regime where parts were replaced proactively or a tester who was less rigorous in noting minor deterioration. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on common age-related wear points that the MOT record does not highlight. Check the underside for surface corrosion and inspect the condition of the tyre treads and brake pads. Given the clean history, verifying the service book for evidence of oil changes and timing belt intervals is the most reliable way to confirm if the mechanical health matches the sterile MOT data.