2014 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · DE64 FDV

The 2014 Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 25 September 2025 at 67,573 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent test showed no defects, though the prior day's failure at identical mileage with no defects logged points to an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Across 2023 to 2025 the vehicle cleared every test where defects were recorded, indicating no worsening pattern of wear or outstanding advisories. Annual mileage sits at roughly 5,631 miles against a twelve-year lifespan, a low figure for this age. The record moves from 54,654 miles at the 25 September 2023 pass to 62,272 miles by 30 September 2024, then to 67,573 miles by September 2025, equating to about 7,600 and 5,300 miles in the respective years. Such low and slightly uneven use suggests prolonged standing periods are plausible, which can age rubber suspension bushes, brake calipers, and tyres through weathering rather than abrasion. The repeated failed entries of 30 September 2024 and 24 September 2025, both showing no defects at the stated mileages, warrant direct scrutiny of the V5C and test certificate to confirm no omitted advisory or clerical mismatch. A buyer should physically inspect brake discs for corrosion from disuse, check suspension arms and subframe for structural rust, and verify tyre sidewall condition given the standing-time risk. No advisories for exhaust emissions, coil springs, or binding calipers appear in the supplied data, so no recurring mechanical fault trend is evident. The clean 2025 result supports a sound structural integrity assessment, but low-mileage Kias of this era can hide perished seals; a pre-purchase inspection beneath the sills remains sensible.