2015 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · AF65 BJX

The 2015 Kia Sportage presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 20 October 2025 at 118,911 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the history shows a recurring pattern of same-day fail-and-pass cycles that warrants scrutiny rather than reassurance. Recorded mileage rose from 105,128 at the 25 September 2023 test to 113,793 by 17 October 2024, then to 118,911 by 20 October 2025. That equates to roughly 8,600 and 5,100 miles per year across those intervals, both below the 10,810 annual average for the vehicle's age. The DVSA entries are sparse and clean, showing no advisories or noted wear on tyres, brakes, suspension, or corrosion across any test. The two failure entries on 17 October 2024 at 113,745 miles and 17 October 2025 at 118,905 miles list no defects, yet the vehicle passed later the same day with no remedial work logged. This points to administrative or presentation faults at the testing station, not mechanical correction by the owner. A buyer should still verify the vehicle physically, focusing on structural integrity, subframe corrosion, suspension bushes, and brake disc condition given the eleven-year age and lack of documented advisory history. Before purchase, confirm with the seller why the tester logged a fail with zero defects on two occasions. Inspect the exhaust emissions readout, check for undertray rust, and confirm the odometer aligns with the 118,911-mile DVSA figure. The clean record is encouraging, but the unexplained fails mean a independent inspection remains sensible.