2016 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · C2 THH

The 2016 Kia Sportage presents a stable and consistently clean roadworthiness record through its most recent MOT on 7 May 2025 at 89,795 miles, where the tester recorded zero defects. Every test in the five-year span from 2021 to 2025 passed first time with no advisories or failures, indicating a resolving trend rather than a worsening one. No recurring mechanical or structural faults appear in the official DVSA record. The mileage accumulation is steady and broadly typical for a vehicle of this age. Between the May 2021 test at 45,472 miles and the May 2025 test at 89,795 miles, the odometer advanced by 44,323 miles over four years, averaging roughly 11,000 miles annually in that window. The earlier years from 2021 to 2023 show a slightly lower rate of around 9,500 miles per year, suggesting the vehicle saw increased use more recently. No anomalous gaps or sudden jumps in recorded mileage are present, and the annual testing pattern has been consistent each May. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still inspect the underside for corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and suspension mounting points, as these components on a ten-year-old Sportage can deteriorate without triggering an MOT failure until advanced. The front and rear suspension bushes, coil springs, and anti-roll bar linkages deserve close examination given the near-90,000-mile figure. Brake discs and pads should be measured for wear, and both caliper slides and handbrake mechanisms checked for binding, since these are common issues on higher-mileage examples of this model. Tyre condition and tread depth across all four corners, including the spare if fitted, should be verified directly, as uneven wear can indicate alignment or suspension geometry drift not captured in the test. The exhaust system should be inspected for corrosion and gas leaks, particularly around joints and the flexible section. Finally, a road test over varied surfaces will reveal any emerging play in steering rack inner tie rods or wheel bearings that may not yet meet the MOT failure threshold but could signal imminent attention.