2016 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · CV66 DSX

The 2016 Kia Sportage presents a stable and consistently clean roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 6 June 2025 at 43,411 miles, passed with zero defects, advisories, or failures. This outcome mirrors every preceding annual test back to 2021, indicating a maintenance trend that is firmly stable rather than improving or worsening. No recurring mechanical or structural faults have surfaced across five consecutive inspections. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of light, steady use. Between the May 2021 test at 22,941 miles and the June 2025 test at 43,411 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 20,470 miles over four years, averaging approximately 5,118 miles annually. The annual increments are consistent: 2,725 miles between 2021 and 2022, 7,262 miles between 2022 and 2023, 7,705 miles between 2023 and 2024, and 2,775 miles between 2024 and 2025. The slight spike in 2023 and 2024 suggests a period of heavier commuting or touring use, followed by a return to lighter running. There are no suspicious gaps in the MOT record that would indicate long periods of unregistered storage or clocking irregularities. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that stand for extended periods can develop flat-spotted tyres, perished rubber brake hoses, and surface corrosion on brake discs and suspension components that an MOT does not always capture. The front lower suspension arms, rear trailing arm bushes, and coil springs deserve close visual inspection for cracking or corrosion, as these are common wear points on the Sportage platform regardless of mileage. The exhaust system, particularly the flexi-joint and mounting rubbers, should be checked for heat damage and deterioration. A test drive over varied road surfaces will reveal any latent issues the MOT records do not show. Listen for knocking from the front suspension over speed bumps, feel for any vagueness or binding in the braking system, and monitor the engine for cold-start misfires or rough idle that could point to carbon buildup on the direct-injection intake valves. The tyres should be examined for uneven wear patterns that might indicate tracking or alignment drift. With no advisory or failure history to guide a buyer toward specific weak points, the emphasis shifts entirely to a hands-on mechanical and structural assessment before purchase.