2020 KIA Sportage GT-LN Crdi Mhev SA 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · AF20 NOU

The Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 24 March 2025 at 64,996 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a same-day failure on the same mileage that listed no defects, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in March 2024 at 53,746 miles and March 2023 at 43,187 miles also passed cleanly with no advisories, showing no worsening pattern across the vehicle's six-year history. Recorded mileage sits at 64,996 miles against a 2020 build, averaging roughly 10,800 miles per year, which is typical for this age of SUV. The odometer moved 10,559 miles between the March 2023 and March 2024 tests, then 11,250 miles to March 2025, reflecting steady private or light commercial use rather than standing periods or aggressive accumulation. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, with four consecutive clean outcomes and no corrosion, brake, suspension, or emissions concerns logged by any tester. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of consumable items the MOT does not routinely flag in detail. Check front and rear brake disc thickness and caliper operation, as the record shows no binding or imbalance warnings but six years of use will have worn pads and possibly scored discs. Examine suspension bushes and coil springs for micro-cracking, and inspect the underside for early structural rust given the vehicle is now past its fifth winter. Given the absence of recorded advisories across all tests, previous ownership appears to have kept basic upkeep current, though the same-day fail and pass in March 2025 suggests the owner addressed a non-mechanical blocker quickly. Verify service history against the 64,996-mile figure and confirm the 2025 failure cause on the DVSA portal before purchase.