2021 KIA Sportage 3 Crdi ISG Mhev S-A 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · AD21 CZP

The 2021 Kia Sportage presents an entirely clean MOT record, demonstrating a stable and unblemished roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 22 November 2025 at 25,633 miles passed with zero defects, mirroring the flawless results recorded on 16 July 2025 at 24,062 miles and 17 July 2024 at 19,789 miles. This consistent absence of advisories or failures indicates a vehicle that has either received diligent preventative maintenance or has simply not endured the mileage required to trigger significant mechanical wear. The recorded mileage equates to an annual average of roughly 5,127 miles, which is exceptionally low for a modern diesel vehicle. The data reveals a gradual accumulation rather than rapid jumps; the odometer climbed by 4,273 miles between July 2024 and July 2025, followed by a mere 1,571 miles over the subsequent four months leading to the November 2025 test. Such low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has spent considerable time covering short distances or standing idle. While this limits mechanical wear on consumables like brake pads and tyres, it introduces specific risks associated with under-utilisation. A buyer must inspect components that deteriorate from age and inactivity rather than use. The diesel particulate filter on this 3 CRDI unit demands scrutiny, as prolonged short trips prevent the exhaust reaching optimal regeneration temperatures, risking clogging and costly replacement. Brake discs will likely exhibit surface corrosion from standing, which can cause binding or juddering until cleaned off. Suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls require close examination for perishing and cracking, as the rubber compounds degrade over the five-year lifespan regardless of tread depth. The mild hybrid system's 48-volt components and starter-generator should also be verified for correct operation, as infrequent use can sometimes mask intermittent electrical faults that only manifest under sustained load.