2015 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · AX54 ABS

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean recent MOT result. The most recent test conducted on 15 May 2025 at 79,242 miles resulted in zero defects, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety standards. While a failure was recorded on 22 May 2024, the immediate retest pass on the same day suggests the owner addressed the identified fault promptly without any recurring mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year over its eleven-year life. Between the February 2022 test at 49,835 miles and the June 2023 test at 64,020 miles, the vehicle covered over 14,000 miles, representing a period of higher usage. However, the interval of 5,719 miles since the May 2024 test indicates a return to moderate usage, which reduces stress on the drivetrain and suspension components. Given the lack of advisories in the latest two tests, a buyer should focus on the physical inspection of components prone to age rather than high mileage. Inspect the rubber suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking, as these materials can degrade over a decade regardless of the distance driven. Check the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from oxidation if left stationary. Additionally, examine the chassis for early-stage rust to ensure that structural integrity issues have not developed despite the clean electronic history.