2017 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · FL67 VUY

The 2017 Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 February 2026 at 54,589 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the available history. Annual mileage sits at roughly 6,065 per year against the vehicle's nine-year age, a typical figure for this class. The records show steady accumulation: 36,498 miles in October 2021, 42,596 in February 2023, 46,263 in February 2024, 50,799 in February 2025, and 54,589 in February 2026. A gap exists between the October 2021 and February 2023 entries spanning over fifteen months, yet the step in mileage remains consistent with prior use and implies no period of abnormal neglect or heavy commercial duty. No advisories or failures appear in any test, so the DVSA data reveals no recurring wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion. The clean sheet suggests previous owners kept basic consumables and emissions within limits. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underbody structural integrity and brake caliper operation, as MOT passes at low annual mileage can mask standing-water rust or seized components from limited use. Given the absence of flagged defects, the Sportage requires only standard pre-purchase checks: verify service history matches the odometer, confirm tyre sidewall dates, and listen for drivetrain noise on a road test. The record itself gives no technical cause to suspect hidden mechanical risk.