2011 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · DA61 VXE

The vehicle currently fails the roadworthiness standard. The most recent test on 24 February 2026 at 143,148 miles returned a fail with no defects recorded, leaving the precise cause undocumented. Prior to this, the Kia failed and passed on the same days in both 2025 and 2024, each time with no defects logged. This pattern shows a worsening administrative or presentation issue rather than a clear mechanical trend, though the absence of recorded advisories gives no evidence of resolving wear. Annual mileage sits at roughly 9,543 miles, typical for a 15-year-old car. The records show 117,215 miles on 26 February 2024, 123,957 miles on 3 March 2025, and 143,148 miles on 24 February 2026. The jump of nearly 19,200 miles in the final year exceeds the earlier ~6,700-mile annual steps, indicating heavier use in the last period. The DVSA entries are sparse, with no advisories or defects captured across any test, which limits insight into consumable or structural condition. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and subframe corrosion, as the MOT data gives no assurance these items are sound. The repeated same-day fail-pass cycles in 2024 and 2025 suggest the seller or tester corrected minor presentation faults quickly, but the 2026 fail with no defects recorded demands clarification before purchase. Verify the tester's failure reason directly with DVSA, as the record alone does not confirm mechanical integrity. Given the undocumented 2026 failure and the spike in mileage, treat this Sportage as unverified until a current test with listed defects is seen. Prior owners kept the car to average distances but provided no advisory history, implying either meticulous upkeep or omitted reporting. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic remains essential.