2022 KIA Sportage GT-LN Crdi MHEV4X4 SA 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · AV71 MJU

The Kia Sportage demonstrates solid overall roadworthiness, supported by a clean pass on January 12, 2026, at 26,853 miles with zero recorded defects. The maintenance trend is stable and reassuring, despite a brief hiccup a week prior on January 5, 2026, at 26,850 miles, where the vehicle initially failed its test due to structural damage on the nearside front tyre with cords exposed. This single major defect reflects localized sidewall impact damage rather than a systemic mechanical failure, and the prompt rectification leading to a successful retest indicates attentive ownership. Covering 26,853 miles over its four-year lifespan yields an average of roughly 6,713 miles annually, placing this Sportage squarely within typical UK mileage parameters for a modern diesel hybrid crossover. The sparse MOT history reflects the youth of the vehicle, beginning with a clean pass on January 15, 2025, at 20,271 miles and showing consistent, moderate mileage accumulation between tests. This steady usage pattern avoids the accelerated mechanical degradation associated with high-mileage fleet work as well as the battery and brake seizure risks often found in vehicles left sitting idle for extended periods. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front nearside corner to ensure the recent tyre replacement was accompanied by a proper wheel alignment check, safeguarding against premature shoulder wear or steering geometry issues. Given the four-wheel-drive system and mild-hybrid powertrain configuration, a ramp inspection remains advisable to check the underbody shielding, examine the condition of the brake discs and pads across all four corners, and verify that the suspension bushes and dampers show no premature wear from urban pothole impacts.