2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · DA18 SJU

The 2018 Kia Sportage presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean MOT pass on 14 October 2025 at 48,393 miles with zero defects recorded. The vehicle has moved from minor tyre-related advisories in earlier years to consecutive passes with no flagged items, suggesting the most recent keeper has maintained basic consumable standards. No structural, mechanical, or braking defects appear in the current record, which is a positive indicator of overall roadworthiness. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 6,049 miles per year, which is typical for an eight-year-old vehicle. The annual tests from October 2023 through October 2025 show steady progression from 34,654 to 48,393 miles, with no unusual gaps or sudden spikes in usage. The only notable gap is the six-month interval between February 2023 and October 2023, which may reflect a period of lighter use or a delayed retest. The record is otherwise consistent and well-documented, with no missing annual tests. Earlier advisories focused exclusively on tyre condition rather than structural or mechanical failure. The February 2023 test flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit, while the February 2022 test noted cracking or perishing on the offside rear tyre. These are consumable wear items, not indicators of underlying suspension or alignment faults, and the subsequent clean passes suggest they were replaced in good time. No recurring defects have appeared across multiple tests, and there is no evidence of corrosion, exhaust emissions failures, or braking system deterioration in the record. A buyer should still inspect the vehicle in person, paying close attention to the condition of all four tyres, including sidewalls and tread depth, given the historical advisories. Suspension components such as bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be checked for wear, as these naturally degrade over nearly 50,000 miles. The braking system, including discs, pads, and calipers, warrants a physical inspection to confirm no binding or uneven wear has developed since the last test. Underbody corrosion and structural integrity around mounting points and sills remain worth verifying on any vehicle of this age, even with a clean MOT history.