2012 KIA Sportage KX-2 Crdi 2.0L Diesel · WNZ 3033

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection on 25 March 2026 at 77,259 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful rectifications. In both 2025 and 2026, the vehicle failed a test only days before a successful re-test and pass. This suggests the owner is reactive, addressing specific faults once flagged by the tester rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule for mechanical components. The mileage profile is notably low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. Between March 2024 at 73,017 miles and March 2025 at 74,636 miles, the car covered only 2,619 miles, followed by another 2,623 miles leading into the 2026 tests. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, these long periods of standing can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and the seizing of brake components due to inactivity. Because the MOT history shows no advisories across the last three years, the record lacks data on the gradual state of wear items. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection to check for structural corrosion on the chassis and subframe, which often affects older Sportages regardless of mileage. Given the low usage, specific attention should be paid to perished suspension bushes, cracked brake hoses, and potentially binding calipers, as these often fail due to age and oxidation rather than distance travelled.