2010 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · DA07 MEA

The Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 1 May 2025 at 88,331 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable and shows no worsening mechanical faults across the available history. The vehicle cleared its test cleanly after a failed attempt two days earlier on 29 April 2025 at 88,303 miles, where the tester logged no specific defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical failure. Mileage sits low for a 2010 vehicle, totalling 88,331 miles or roughly 5,521 miles per year. The records show steady annual use: 77,137 miles at the April 2023 test, 83,008 miles at the April 2024 failure, 83,044 at the pass one day later, and 88,303 at the April 2025 failure rising to 88,331 at the pass. No large gaps or sudden accumulation appear; the sparse three-year trail with clean sheets suggests light, consistent running rather than neglect or heavy duty cycle. The repeated fail-pass pairs on 24 to 25 April 2024 and 29 April to 1 May 2025 with no defects recorded warrant a check of the test centre paperwork and vehicle presentation. A buyer should confirm no outstanding recalls, verify the V5C matches the recorded mileages, and inspect structural integrity underneath for corrosion given the 16-year age. Suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and exhaust emissions should be physically examined despite the absence of advisories, as low-mileage cars left standing can develop perished rubbers or surface rust unseen on a pass sheet.