2017 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · CV17 WHK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passing tests. The most recent inspection conducted on 21 July 2025 at 59,921 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets all safety and emissions standards. This follows a trend of clean passes back to 2022, suggesting that the owner has maintained the vehicle to a standard that avoids recurring mechanical failures. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per annum. Between July 2022 at 41,182 miles and July 2025 at 59,921 miles, the vehicle covered 18,739 miles, representing a steady usage pattern. This low annual mileage typically reduces the wear on drivetrain components and suspension bushings compared to high-mileage examples. The single failure on 12 July 2023 at 47,990 miles was followed immediately by a pass the following day, suggesting a minor issue that was rectified rectified rather than a developing chronic mechanical fault. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on age-related degradation that the MOT test does not capture. While the mileage is low, rubber components such as suspension arm bushes and tyre sidewalls can crack or perish over a decade. Inspect the brake discs for surface pitting or thinning, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from corrosion if they are not driven frequently. Because the record shows no structural rust issues in the past, a thorough check of the underbody for emerging corrosion remains necessary to ensure the structural integrity remains sound as the vehicle ages.