KIA SPORTAGE2018 · 1.6L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passing. The most recent inspection conducted on 28 April 2025 at 72,297 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. While a failure occurred briefly on 26 April 2024, the immediate re-test success four days later suggests that the issue was rectified promptly rather than representing a deeper pattern of mechanical neglect. The mileage pattern aligns with typical usage for an eight-year-old SUV, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per annum. Between April 2022 and April 2023, the vehicle covered 12,440 miles, followed by an increased interval of 16,873 miles between the 2023 and 2024 tests. This surge in usage remains well within a range that would prematurely degrade the drivetrain or suspension components, and the consistent annual testing suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing. Given the lack of recorded advisories in the most recent tests, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-wear items that fall outside the MOT scope. At over 72,000 miles, the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked for cracking or sagging, as these often fatigue on this model. The brake discs should also be inspected for thinning or pitting, and the undercarriage should be examined for any surface corrosion to ensure the structural integrity remains sound despite the lack of previously recorded structural advisories.