2017 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · DG17 OLM

The 2017 Kia Sportage presents a clean bill of health across its entire MOT record, with the most recent test on 12 March 2026 at 73,402 miles passing with zero defects. This is a rare and highly favourable outcome. The maintenance trend is not merely stable but consistently strong, demonstrating a pattern of diligent preventative care by the previous keeper. A full five-year history with no advisories or failures suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that meets or exceeds the manufacturer's schedule, with no deferred repairs or neglected wear items. The mileage accumulation tells a coherent and predictable story. Between March 2022 and March 2023, the car covered 7,001 miles. The following year it added 13,754 miles, then 13,281 miles to March 2025, and finally 13,180 miles in the most recent twelve-month period. The step-change from lighter use in 2022 to a steadier annual rate of roughly 13,000 miles from 2023 onward is typical of a vehicle transitioning from occasional use to regular daily driving. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden drops that would suggest long periods of inactivity or a wound-back odometer. The overall average of approximately 8,156 miles per year over nine years sits comfortably within normal parameters for a family SUV of this type. Despite the unblemished MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. The absence of flagged defects does not eliminate the need to check the condition of consumable components that degrade with age and mileage regardless of test outcomes. Examine the tyre sidewalls for perishing and uneven wear patterns that could indicate suspension misalignment not yet severe enough to trigger an MOT failure. Inspect the underside for surface corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and suspension mounting points, particularly around the rear beam and trailing arm bushes, as these are common corrosion sites on Sportages of this generation. Check the brake discs and pads for lipping and uneven wear, and assess the exhaust system for any early signs of corrosion at flexi-joints and mounting rubbers. Test the operation of all suspension components by checking for play in drop links and anti-roll bar bushes, and listen for knocking over speed bumps that could indicate worn strut top mounts. The clean MOT history is a strong positive indicator, but a hands-on inspection remains essential to confirm the structural and mechanical integrity of a vehicle now approaching a decade of service.