2015 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · FD15 AEU

The Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 18 August 2025 at 100,252 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across the available history the vehicle shows no advisories or mechanical faults, indicating consistent compliance with statutory test standards over the observed period. The mileage pattern aligns with typical use for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 9,114 miles per year against the 100,252 miles recorded. The records show 63,540 miles at the 11 July 2023 test, 81,910 miles by 15 July 2024, and 100,252 miles by August 2025, reflecting steady annual accumulation of around 18,000 miles between 2023 and 2024 then a similar span to 2025. A duplicate entry on 15 July 2024 shows both a fail and pass at identical mileage with no defects listed, suggesting an administrative retest rather than a genuine mechanical concern. The sparse, clean record offers limited insight into component-level wear but confirms no escalated fault trend. Given the absence of flagged defects across all tests, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of consumable items not always captured at test: brake disc thickness, suspension bush condition, and underbody corrosion. The clean MOT trail implies prior owners maintained basic statutory compliance, though no evidence exists of proactive intervention on wear items. A pre-purchase check should verify service history against the 18,000-mile annual use to confirm drivetrain lubrication intervals were met. The structural integrity and exhaust emissions show no recorded concerns, but physical examination of coil springs and binding calipers remains prudent given the vehicle's mileage class.