2016 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · DC16 XMY

The 2016 Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 22 July 2025 at 66,866 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. The vehicle shows no worsening faults, no recurring advisories, and no structural or mechanical concerns across the available history. Annual mileage averages close to 6,700 miles, typical for a ten-year-old car. The records trace a steady climb: 36,062 miles in July 2021, 42,855 in July 2022, 50,614 in July 2023, 57,741 in July 2024, and 66,866 in July 2025. No gaps appear between tests and no year shows abnormal accumulation, indicating consistent moderate use rather than neglect or short-term high-load driving. The absence of advisories means the tester flagged no worn suspension bushes, corroded structure, binding calipers, or exhaust issues at any stage. A clean sheet across five tests suggests the previous owner kept basic consumables and mechanical items within limits. Buyers should still verify in person that brake discs, coil springs, and underbody corrosion remain sound, as a single annual snapshot cannot capture incremental wear between tests. Given the sparse but fault-free record, a pre-purchase inspection remains sensible. Focus on tyre tread depth, wiper condition, and any developing rust on sills or subframes not yet at MOT-failure level. The history implies disciplined upkeep, yet low annual mileage can mask perished rubber or seized linkages from prolonged standing.