2014 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · AV14 WVM

The 2014 Kia Sportage presents a clean roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 26 April 2025 at 179,843 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend across the available history is stable with no advisories or failures raised at any stage. The recorded mileage shows consistent annual use well above typical averages for a twelve-year-old vehicle. From the 7 May 2022 test at 120,623 miles, the car covered roughly 19,247 miles to the 1 May 2023 test at 139,870 miles, then 19,363 miles to 6 May 2024 at 159,233 miles, and 20,610 miles to April 2025 at 179,843 miles. This steady high accumulation of about 14,987 miles per year indicates regular long-distance operation rather than short urban trips, though the sparse four-year record leaves no visibility of intermediate wear between tests. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the high mileage and age. The MOT history flags no corrosion or structural integrity issues, but dense motorway use at this mileage places load on drivetrain components and consumables not captured by a pass with no defects. Pre-purchase checks should include measuring actual tyre tread depth, examining exhaust emissions under load, and confirming service history to validate that oil changes and transmission maintenance kept pace with the mileage. The absence of advisories suggests previous owners addressed faults before test rather than neglecting upkeep, yet the high mileages mean mechanical tolerances warrant verification beyond the DVSA record.