2015 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · AE65 UPS

The 2015 Kia Sportage presents a stable and highly reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 9 December 2025 at 127,898 miles. The most recent test recorded zero defects, indicating the vehicle met all roadworthiness standards without requiring any remedial work. A notable anomaly appears in the 2024 record, where the car failed its test on 5 December at 121,511 miles despite the record showing no defects. This suggests an aborted test or a failure on a pre-inspection item, yet the vehicle returned just one week later on 12 December 2024 at 121,810 miles and passed cleanly, demonstrating the issue was swiftly rectified. The overall trajectory remains firmly stable, with no recurring mechanical or structural faults emerging across the documented history. The mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical usage for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 11,600 miles annually. Between the August 2022 test at 99,102 miles and the September 2023 test at 109,473 miles, the vehicle covered 10,371 miles over a thirteen-month period. The subsequent year saw slightly higher usage, accumulating 12,337 miles between September 2023 and December 2024. However, the mileage increase between the December 2024 pass at 121,810 miles and the December 2025 pass at 127,898 miles indicates a drop to roughly 6,088 miles over the last twelve months. This recent reduction in annual mileage could reflect lighter use or a period of prolonged standing, which warrants checking for perished rubber components or brake surface corrosion. Given the absence of recurring advisories or failures in the official record, the primary focus for a physical inspection shifts to the general condition of high-mileage wear components. A buyer should closely examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration, as these typically degrade around the 120,000-mile mark regardless of MOT outcomes. Brake discs and pads require scrutiny for uneven wear or lipping, particularly if the vehicle has been standing idle during its recent lower-mileage phase. Tyre condition and manufacturing dates deserve attention, as older rubber may show sidewall cracking even with sufficient tread depth. Finally, inspect the exhaust system and underbody for corrosion, ensuring the structural integrity remains uncompromised by road salt or moisture ingress over the vehicle's lifespan.