2017 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · CV17 OGH

The 2017 Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 22 January 2026 at 82,679 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 8 January 2025 at 73,321 miles confirms the vehicle entered its ninth year free of flagged mechanical or structural concerns. Recorded mileage sits at a typical 9,187 miles per year for a nine-year-old vehicle. The odometer moved from 63,928 miles at the January 2024 pass to 73,321 miles by January 2025, then to 82,679 miles by January 2026, showing even annual use of roughly 9,000 to 9,400 miles with no sudden accumulation or long dormant gaps. The DVSA history is sparse on faults: two initial failures on 10 January 2024 and 8 January 2025 were logged at 63,926 and 73,231 miles respectively, yet both were followed one day later by passes at marginally higher mileages and recorded no defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical rejection. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the age and near-83,000 miles, as these components accrue wear invisible to a defect-free MOT. The clean advisory columns across all five tests suggest previous owners kept consumables such as tyres and wiper blades within limits, but absence of recorded corrosion or exhaust emissions warnings offers no guarantee of structural integrity beneath sills and subframes. Given the recurrence of same-day fail-then-pass entries with zero defects, verify the V5C and full service history to confirm routine maintenance was not deferred despite the spotless MOT trail. The vehicle's consistent low-advisory record implies disciplined upkeep, yet physical checks on underbody rust and drivetrain condition remain prudent before purchase.