2016 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · AF66 YUD

The Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 13 June 2025 at 72,635 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend reads as stable on paper, though the test history shows two administrative failures on 12 June 2025 and 28 June 2024 where the DVSA logged no defects, indicating presentation or documentation issues rather than mechanical faults. No recurring advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion appear across the available record. The mileage pattern is irregular and warrants scrutiny. The June 2023 test at 56,883 miles gave a sensible baseline, but the failed 28 June 2024 entry shows 67,354 miles while the passed 3 July 2024 entry jumps to 146,617 miles within five days, an impossible 79,263-mile increase that points to a clerical error in the record. The vehicle then drops back to 72,635 miles by June 2025, confirming the 146,617 figure is spurious. At roughly 7,264 miles per year against a ten-year life, true use is typical, but the conflicting odometer data means previous owners or testing stations did not maintain clean bookkeeping. A buyer should physically verify the odometer and V5C against service stamps to resolve the 2024 mileage anomaly before purchase. With no advisories logged on brake discs, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity, the chassis and consumables show no flagged risk in the official data. Inspect underneath for corrosion and check suspension arms for worn bushes during a viewing, as a clean MOT sheet does not preclude age-related wear the tester omitted.