2019 KIA SPORTAGE1.6L Diesel

The 2019 Kia Sportage passed its most recent MOT on 4 March 2026 at 30,564 miles with no defects recorded, confirming current roadworthiness. The test shows no immediate mechanical failures, suggesting the recent service history has addressed earlier concerns. The recorded mileage climbs only about 4,366 miles per year, reflecting long periods of inactivity or light use. Between the March 2023 test at 23,897 miles and the March 2024 test at 25,444 miles the vehicle accumulated just 1,547 miles, a modest increase over twelve months. The next year the mileage rose to 27,579 miles by March 2025, then to 27,483 miles at the March 2025 failure, before reaching 30,564 miles in March 2026. A buyer should verify the parking brake’s holding capability, as the March 2025 test flagged insufficient efficiency, and confirm that the near‑side windscreen washer system operates correctly after the same failure. Inspect the condition of suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of wear, and examine brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, especially given the previous parking‑brake advisory. Check for any structural rust or corrosion on the chassis, though none was recorded. Overall the maintenance trend has improved, moving from a parking‑brake fault in March 2025 to a clean record in March 2026, but the low annual mileage warrants careful scrutiny of wear items during a physical inspection.