2017 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · XNZ 1040

The 2017 Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 18 October 2025 at 67,928 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a same-day failure logged at identical mileage with no defects cited, a likely administrative or presentation anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in 2024 and 2023 also passed cleanly, showing no advisories or worsening condition across the recorded history. Mileage sat at 45,831 in June 2023, rose to 50,055 by June 2024, then 59,036 in October 2024, reaching 67,928 by October 2025. That equates to roughly 7,500 miles per year, typical for a nine-year-old vehicle. The record shows no long dormant periods or abrupt accumulation; the gaps between tests are narrow and the odometer progression is linear. With five entries and zero advisories, the DVSA data is sparse but clean. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and the absence of any recorded measurement of wear. The clean MOT trail offers no flag for corrosion or structural integrity issues, yet nine years of service can conceal underbody rust and perished rubber components the annual test did not capture. Verify the 18 October 2025 failure-with-no-defects entry against DVLA paperwork to rule out a clerical error. Otherwise, the Sportage's history implies conscientious periodic testing and light use, though physical examination of consumables such as tyres and wiper blades remains prudent before purchase.