2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · AF68 PNN

The 2018 Kia Sportage presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 4 June 2025 at 48,253 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT outcomes. Across five consecutive annual or near-annual examinations the vehicle has never failed and has never accumulated a single advisory, indicating consistent upkeep and no worsening mechanical trend. Mileage has advanced modestly against the vehicle's eight-year life. From the 21 September 2021 test at 19,758 miles, the odometer rose to 26,488 by 13 June 2022, then 35,144 on 16 May 2023, 43,569 on 28 May 2024, and 48,253 by June 2025. That averages roughly 6,000 miles per year. The only mild irregularity is the 2022 test falling in June rather than September, a nine-month rather than twelve-month gap, but the curve stays smooth with no sudden jumps that would hint at neglected high-use periods. Because the DVSA record shows zero flagged items, no recurring suspension bushes, coil spring, brake disc, or corrosion issues appear in the data. The previous owners clearly kept the car to a standard that satisfied testers without caveat. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity, underbody rust, and brake caliper operation, as MOT passes at low mileages can miss slow fluid leaks or early bush degradation not yet at test threshold. Given the clean history and light use, the Sportage reads as a low-risk purchase from a documentation standpoint. Verify service stamps align with the mileage steps above and confirm tyre age, as none were flagged but original 2018 rubber would now be past safe life regardless of tread.