2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · AT02 ALP

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 6 February 2026 at 50,671 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record reveals a consistent pattern of immediate retests following a failure. In both January 2025 and February 2026, the car failed the test just one day before a successful pass, suggesting that minor adjustments or consumable replacements were identified and rectified instantly to meet the testing standard. The mileage profile is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 15,212 miles between the February 2024 test (17,793 miles) and the January 2025 test (33,005 miles), indicating a period of higher usage compared to the more recent interval of 17,666 miles covered between 2025 and 2026. This relatively low annual mileage suggests that wear on major components like the drivetrain and suspension should be below average for a vehicle of this age. While the history shows no recorded advisories or structural corrosion, the recurring one-day failures warrant a physical inspection of items that likely triggered the initial rejects. A buyer should verify the condition of the brake pads, light bulbs, and wiper blades, as these are common causes for short-notice MOT failures. Given the low mileage, the inspection should also check for signs of perished rubber components or fluid degradation in suspension bushes to ensure the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing stationary between services.