2019 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · AE07 TJE

The 2019 Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 24 September 2025 at 54,979 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the prior three annual tests also returned clean passes. The only blemish is an early failure on 4 June 2022 at 20,911 miles that was immediately re-tested and passed five days later on 9 June 2022 at 21,007 miles, with no defects listed on either entry. This suggests an administrative or minor pre-check issue rather than a mechanical fault carried forward. Annual mileage averages 7,854 across the recorded life, which is typical for a seven-year-old vehicle. The records show steady accumulation: 20,911 miles in June 2022, 21,007 by 9 June 2022, 30,063 by 2 June 2023, 43,188 by 19 August 2024, and 54,979 by September 2025. The gap between the June 2023 and August 2024 tests is slightly longer than twelve months but within normal owner scheduling. No rapid accumulation or prolonged standing is evident from the figures. The clean advisory history across all passes means the tester never flagged worn suspension bushes, corroded structures, binding calipers, or failing emissions. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of brake discs and coil springs given the car's age, and confirm underbody structural integrity for hidden rust not visible at test. The absence of recorded advisories implies the previous owner kept basic upkeep current rather than deferring consumables. Given the sparse but clean record, the Sportage shows no recurring mechanical trend requiring caution beyond standard age-related checks. Verify service history matches the low-defect MOT pattern before purchase.