2016 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · AJ16 PXF

The 2016 Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 May 2025 at 82,115 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior passes show no advisories or faults across a four-year span. The vehicle's history indicates consistent upkeep rather than deferred repairs. Recorded mileage rose from 65,671 at the 7 July 2022 test to 72,129 by 14 July 2023, then 77,924 on 17 May 2024, reaching 82,115 by May 2025. This equates to roughly 6,500 to 5,200 miles per year between tests, below the 8,212 annual average for its age. The clean record with no gaps longer than eleven months suggests the previous keeper used the car lightly and booked tests on schedule. The 14 July 2023 entry shows a failed test immediately followed by a pass at identical mileage of 72,129 with no defects listed. This points to an administrative or procedural rejection, not a mechanical fault, and the same-day pass confirms the car was roadworthy throughout. No recurring wear on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion appears in the data. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of brake discs, coil springs, and underbody structural integrity given the car is now ten years old. The MOT file offers no evidence of neglected consumables, but DVSA tests do not strip components. Verify service history aligns with the low annual mileage before purchase.