2010 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · DY60 RBX

The Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 12 February 2026, approximately five months before the current date, at 109,398 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior examinations in February 2025, January 2024 and October 2022 similarly recorded passes with zero advisories, indicating no worsening mechanical or structural concerns across the documented period. The isolated failure logged on 4 October 2022 at 88,796 miles carried no listed defects and was followed by a pass the same day, pointing to an administrative anomaly rather than a fault trend. Mileage progression aligns with typical use for a 2010 registration. The odometer read 88,796 miles at the October 2022 test, rose to 97,579 by January 2024, then 104,182 in February 2025 and 109,398 in February 2026. This equates to roughly 6,800 miles per annum, with a slight taper in the last year. A gap between October 2022 and January 2024 reflects a delayed annual test rather than rapid accumulation; the sparse but clean record suggests the previous owners exercised routine care without skipping essential consumable replacements. Despite the unblemished MOT history, a buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive components. The tester noted no corrosion, suspension bushes, coil springs or brake disc wear in any entry, yet a 16-year-old chassis may harbour subframe rust or perished rubber mounts not visible during a brief examination. We recommend checking structural integrity around sills and suspension mounting points, assessing brake caliper operation and measuring remaining tyre tread and exhaust emissions against current limits. The absence of recurring advisories implies the vehicle was not subjected to neglectful ownership, though the same-day fail without defects warrants verification of its provenance. Given the low annual mileage, prolonged standing periods may have affected fluid condition and caused minor brake binding. A pre-purchase appraisal should confirm fluid changes, handbrake efficiency and absence of intermittent faults not captured by MOT.