2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · CV21 HNT

The Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 April 2025 at 46,719 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior annual test on 18 April 2024 at 31,228 miles also passed clean. The only blemish is a failed test on 8 April 2024 at 31,221 miles, where the DVSA record shows no defects logged, implying an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault-driven failure. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a five-year-old vehicle. The odometer moved from 31,221 miles in April 2024 to 46,719 miles by April 2025, a 15,498-mile year that is above the ~9,344-mile annual average but not extreme. The clean pass history across both valid tests suggests the previous keeper kept basic upkeep current, though the sparse three-entry record limits deeper trend analysis. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and the unexplained April 2024 failure. The lack of recorded advisories on either pass means no corrosion, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity concerns were flagged by testers. Verify the 8 April 2024 failure reason via the full DVSA certificate, as the missing defect data prevents ruling out a latent mechanical issue. Otherwise, the Sportage's documented history shows no recurring wear trends requiring immediate intervention.