2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · FL70 TPO

The Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 12 January 2026 at 19,662 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests show the same clean outcome. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the history, indicating the vehicle has not entered a worsening or recurring defect cycle. The recorded mileage reflects very light use for a five-year-old vehicle. The 11 January 2024 test logged 12,513 miles, rising to 16,037 miles on 13 January 2025 and 19,662 miles by 12 January 2026. That equates to roughly 3,500 miles per year, well below typical private-use averages. The DVSA record shows a failed test on 13 January 2025 at 16,037 miles, yet no defects were listed and the same-day retest passed, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault. Sparse, clean entries limit deeper wear inference. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of consumable and standing-still components. Low annual mileage combined with the 2021 build year raises the risk of degraded tyres, flat-spotted rubber, corroded brake discs, and stiffened suspension bushes from prolonged inactivity. The test history flags none of these, but MOT pass criteria do not measure such latent deterioration. Given the absence of recorded advisories on coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity, the vehicle's documented history implies conscientious annual testing. Physical verification of underbody corrosion and brake binding remains prudent before purchase.