2017 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · EA67 FSU

The 2017 Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 2026-04-02 at 50,504 miles, and the maintenance trend across the available record is stable with no advisories or defects logged at any stage. The vehicle cleared its April 2025 test at 43,037 miles and the April 2024 test at 36,605 miles without fault, showing consistent annual compliance. A minor administrative anomaly appears in the March 2026 entry where the car failed on 2026-03-31 at 50,504 miles yet the tester recorded no defects; it passed cleanly two days later, which points to a paperwork or system error rather than a mechanical concern. Annual mileage sits at roughly 5,600 miles against nine years of age, a low figure that suggests gentle use or extended standing periods. The odometer moved only 743 miles between the November 2023 test at 35,862 miles and the April 2024 test at 36,605 miles, then rose more normally by about 6,500 miles over the following year. Such low accumulation reduces expected wear on drivetrain components, brake discs, and suspension bushes, though prolonged inactivity can allow corrosion or perished seals to develop unseen. The DVSA history raises no recurring faults, structural integrity issues, or consumable warnings such as tyre tread or exhaust emissions. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection given the sparse defect data and the unexplained March 2026 failure with zero recorded defects. Check underneath for structural rust, inspect suspension arms and coil springs for deterioration from standing, and confirm brake calipers are not binding after low-mileage storage. Given the clean pass within three months of today's date and the absence of advisories across five tests, the record implies the previous keeper kept basic statutory upkeep current. Verify service history matches the low mileage, as MOT clearance alone does not confirm fluid changes or timing belt condition on this Kia.