2022 KIA Sportage 3 ISG 1.6L Petrol · CF22 LLT

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2022 Kia Sportage was conducted on 1 November 2025 and resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This is corroborated by an earlier pass on 13 May 2025, also entirely free of advisories, defects, or failure points. With two consecutive clean tests across the most recent annual cycle, the documented maintenance trend is stable and consistent, providing a positive indicator of the vehicle's underlying mechanical condition as far as the statutory inspection regime can confirm. The absence of recorded advisories is particularly noteworthy on a relatively modern vehicle, as it suggests the braking system, suspension components, tyres, exhaust, and structural elements have all been operating within legal and safety thresholds at the time of testing. With a recorded mileage of 15,776 miles over an approximate four-year service life, the vehicle has covered an average of around 3,900 to 4,000 miles annually, which is significantly below the typical usage rate for a UK private car. This level of use may indicate a second vehicle, primarily short urban journeys, or extended periods of standing between uses. While low mileage reduces wear on major drivetrain components such as the clutch, gearbox, and engine internals, it introduces its own set of age-related considerations. Short journeys prevent the engine and exhaust system from reaching full operating temperature, which can lead to moisture accumulation in the oil, premature degradation of the diesel particulate filter or catalytic converter systems, and accelerated corrosion on underbody and exhaust components from prolonged exposure to road salts without the drying effect of sustained running. Given the clean MOT history but the low annual mileage, a prospective buyer should place particular emphasis on age-related deterioration rather than wear-based defects. The tyres should be carefully examined for sidewall perishing and cracking, as rubber compounds degrade over time regardless of tread depth, and a four-year-old tyre on a lightly driven vehicle may show ozone damage or crazing that warrants replacement even if the tread remains within legal limits. The 12-volt battery should be load-tested, as batteries have a finite service life of roughly four to six years and may be nearing the end of its useful life, particularly if the vehicle has stood for extended periods. Brake discs and calipers should be inspected for surface corrosion and seizing, as prolonged standing can cause caliper pistons to bind and the disc friction surfaces to develop rust pitting, leading to brake shudder or uneven braking on the first applications. The brake fluid should also be checked, as it is hygroscopic and requires replacement on a calendar basis typically every two years regardless of mileage, and a service history stamp confirming this should be verified. Finally, a thorough road test should be undertaken to identify symptoms consistent with light or intermittent use. Listen for any suspension clonks or knocks over uneven surfaces, which may indicate perished or deteriorated anti-roll bar bushes, wishbone bushes, or top mount bearings that have hardened with age rather than worn from mileage. Check for uneven tyre wear patterns, which can suggest a binding brake caliper or a tracking issue that has developed from standing. Inspect the engine oil on the dipstick for a milky appearance, which could indicate coolant ingress or simply condensation that has not been burnt off due to short journeys, and verify the coolant and brake fluid levels and condition. Confirm that the service book contains regular stamps at the correct intervals and that any timing belt or cambelt replacement schedule has been observed according to time rather than mileage, as this is critical on a low-mileage vehicle where age, not distance, governs the replacement interval.