2020 KIA Sportage 2 Crdi ISG Mhev S-A 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · BV20 KLZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the MOT history reveals a trend of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 39,394 miles, it failed an inspection just two days prior due to multiple mechanical and lighting defects. The transition from a failure to a pass indicates the owner addressed the immediate issues only when forced to, and the recurring nature of certain faults suggests a lack of regular inspection of the vehicle's underside components. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-useage vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. There is a significant gap of over 10,000 miles between the June 2023 test at 17,226 miles and the July 2024 test at 27,803 miles. While low mileage generally suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the record shows that the rubber-based parts are suffering from age-related degradation, as evidenced by the drive shaft boots despite the low odometer reading. A buyer must specifically inspect the front drivetrain assembly, as the nearside front drive shaft joint CV boot has been flagged as severely deteriorated in both 2023 and 2025. This persistent issue indicates that grease is likely leaking, which will eventually lead to premature joint failure if not replaced. Additionally, the offside front track rod end showed play in the 2025 test, which affects steering precision and tire wear. The buyer should verify that these steering components were actually replaced and not merely adjusted or ignored. The 2025 failure also highlighted an ineffective windscreen wiper and a cut on the nearside rear tyre. While these are consumable items, the repeated mention of the centre mirror being removed from the driver's view suggests a lack of pre-test preparation. Given the vehicle is now six years old, a physical inspection should also check for cracking in suspension bushes and hoses to ensure the low-mileage status has not resulted in dry rot over time.