2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · CE21 MKN

The 2021 KIA Sportage presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend. The most recent MOT, conducted on 2025-07-08, resulted in a pass with only a single minor advisory regarding a defective front windscreen wiper blade. This is a routine consumable item and indicates no underlying mechanical or structural defects were identified by the tester at that time. The mileage pattern is notably low for a vehicle of this age. Between the 2024-07-10 test at 9,024 miles and the 2025-07-08 test at 12,633 miles, the vehicle covered just 3,609 miles over a full twelve-month period. This suggests very light use, which typically reduces wear on consumable components such as brake discs, tyres, and suspension bushes. However, prolonged periods of standing can also lead to flat-spotted tyres, sticking brake calipers, or moisture ingress in the exhaust system, so a physical inspection remains advisable. The MOT record is sparse but entirely clean aside from the wiper blade advisory. No recurring faults, corrosion, emissions failures, or structural defects have been flagged across the two available tests. This implies the previous owner maintained the vehicle to a basic roadworthiness standard without neglecting critical safety items. A buyer should still inspect the tyre sidewalls for perishing and check the brake discs for surface corrosion, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from light corrosion rather than heavy wear. The suspension bushes and exhaust system should be examined for any signs of moisture damage or deterioration from short trips. Overall, the data suggests a well-kept vehicle with no red flags, but a pre-purchase inspection remains prudent to confirm the condition of components not fully tested under MOT conditions.