2021 KIA Sportage JBL Black ED ISG SA 1.6L Petrol · CV21 SWK

The 2021 Kia Sportage shows a stable roadworthiness trend with a clean pass recorded on 4 March 2026 at 38,582 miles. The most recent test cycle included a failed attempt on the same date at 38,579 miles with no defects logged, followed immediately by a pass at 38,582 miles, indicating an administrative or presentation issue at the test centre rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests on 12 March 2025 at 31,564 miles and 19 March 2024 at 24,144 miles also passed with no advisories, so the vehicle has avoided any flagged wear across its four-year MOT history. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a five-year-old car. The record shows 24,144 miles in March 2024, rising to 31,564 miles by March 2025 and 38,582 miles by March 2026, an average of roughly 7,200 miles per year with no abrupt jumps or standing periods. The sparse but consistent history gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural checks, though the lack of advisories means worn tyres, brake discs, or suspension bushes were either absent or not yet at reporting threshold. A buyer should still verify in person that the four-year absence of advisories reflects genuine condition rather than light use masking latent issues. Inspect front and rear brake calipers for binding, check coil springs and suspension bushes for cracking, and confirm exhaust emissions remain within limits given the low annual load. The immediate fail-and-pass on 4 March 2026 warrants a check of the VOSA failure reason code to rule out a data entry error versus a corrected defect. Given the clean trajectory and ordinary mileage, the Sportage presents as a low-risk purchase from a records standpoint. Physical inspection should focus on underbody corrosion, tyre tread depth across all four corners, and confirmation that the 2026 failure carried no hidden mechanical consequence before the same-day pass.