2017 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · AK11 ADE

The 2017 Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 March 2026 at 72,769 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual passes show no advisories or faults. The vehicle's history indicates consistent upkeep rather than deferred maintenance. Recorded mileage sits at 72,769 against roughly nine years of age, equating to about 8,085 miles per year, which is typical for the model's age. The DVSA data shows smooth annual progression: 46,599 miles at the 1 March 2023 test, 55,918 at the 28 February 2024 failure, 56,081 at the 4 March 2024 pass, 64,727 at the 21 February 2025 test, and 72,769 at the 2026 test. No rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps appear. The single failure on 28 February 2024 at 55,918 miles listed no defects, suggesting an administrative or unrecorded test anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Given the clean record with no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, calipers, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion across all tests, the buyer should still commission a physical inspection. The absence of flagged wear does not exempt the car from in-person checks on consumable items such as tyre tread depth, wiper blades, and underbody rust that a test centre may not record as an advisory. Previous owners appear to have maintained the Sportage to pass standard without neglected intervals. The clean run from 2023 to 2026 implies disciplined servicing, though the 2024 failure with zero defects warrants a query to the selling party for clarification.