2017 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · 599 CUE

The Kia Sportage presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 24 July 2025 at 121,638 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. The vehicle cleared its 2024 and 2023 annual tests without advisories after two earlier failures that logged no defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. No recurring wear items or structural concerns appear across the supplied record. Mileage stands at 121,638 against a 2017 build, equating to roughly 13,515 miles per year and marking the car as high-use for its age. The odometer climbed from 88,562 on 5 June 2023 to 107,521 by 19 July 2024, then to 121,638 by July 2025, showing consistent annual accumulation near 14,000 miles with no standing periods. The DVSA data is sparse on fault detail, with every pass and fail carrying a nil-defect annotation, so the clean sheet offers little insight into consumable or component condition. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the mileage, as high annual use accelerates fatigue invisible to a defect-free MOT. The two 2023 and 2024 failures with no recorded defects suggest test-centre rejection on documentation or emissions presentation rather than owner neglect of mechanics, but verify the exhaust and tyre tread in person. Given the nine-year age and 121,638 miles, expect imminent replacement of wear parts such as wiper blades and tyres. The absence of corrosion or structural advisories in the record is favourable, yet inspect sills and subframes for hidden rust before purchase.