2014 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · CV14 WHC

The Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy following a pass on 31 January 2026 at 112,771 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recent record. The most recent test shows a clean result with no defects recorded, though the prior day's failure on 30 January 2026 at the same mileage with no listed defects suggests an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. This pattern repeats the earlier failure on 2 January 2024 at 97,744 miles followed by a pass on 3 January 2024 at identical mileage, indicating the vehicle cleared its requirements once corrected or re-submitted. Annual mileage has tracked close to the typical 9,400 miles per year for a 2014 vehicle, rising from 97,744 miles in January 2024 to 105,676 miles in January 2025 and 112,771 miles by January 2026. The recorded gaps of roughly 7,900 and 7,100 miles between tests reflect steady private use with no sudden accumulation or long dormant periods. The DVSA data itself is sparse on advisories, showing no corrosion, suspension bush wear, brake disc scoring, or exhaust emission concerns across the four-year span. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and underbody condition given the car is now twelve years old and beyond the scope of the clean MOT entries. The repeated next-day pass after failure with zero defects recorded offers no mechanical warning, but it denies the buyer any advisory history on consumables such as tyres, wiper blades, or coil springs. Verify the V5C and test certificate to confirm the January 2024 and January 2026 failures were procedural and not masked weld repairs or concealed binding calipers. Given the absence of flagged faults, the Sportage's record implies previous owners maintained basic test compliance, yet the lack of advisories at this age warrants scrutiny of dampers and subframe rust that testers may have omitted. Prioritise a ramp inspection of the exhaust, suspension arms, and brake lines before purchase.