2016 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · D3 HLO

The 2016 Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 13 November 2025 at 102,030 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests also passed cleanly. The only anomaly is a failed entry on 30 October 2023 at 78,151 miles carrying no recorded defects, immediately followed the same day by a pass at identical mileage, which points to an administrative or process error at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage averages around 10,200 miles, in line with typical use for a ten-year-old vehicle. The records show steady accumulation: 65,808 miles at the 8 November 2022 test, 78,151 miles by 30 October 2023, 89,008 miles on 11 November 2024, and 102,030 miles by 13 November 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear in the sequence, and the clean pass sheet at every stage suggests the previous owners kept to a regular servicing and testing rhythm without deferring consumable replacement. Given the absence of any advisories across the five-year record, no recurring wear items such as tyres, brake discs, suspension bushes, or corrosion were flagged by testers. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity, underbody rust, and drivetrain condition, as MOT passes confirm minimum legal standards only and do not assess component life remaining. The duplicate 30 October 2023 entries warrant a check of the DVSA portal to confirm no suppressed defect data exists. The vehicle's history implies conscientious ownership with no evidence of skipped basic upkeep or neglected mechanical risk. Present the car for a pre-purchase examination focusing on the items a road test reveals rather than the paperwork, since the MOT trail alone shows nothing requiring corrective action.