2018 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · FM18 TOH

The 2018 Kia Sportage presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a clean pass recorded on 23 October 2025 at 57,133 miles. The most recent test shows no defects, and the prior three annual tests from August 2022 through October 2025 also returned passes with no advisories. The history indicates consistent maintenance discipline and no escalating mechanical concerns across the vehicle's life. Annual mileage averages 7,142 against an eight-year lifespan, a typical figure for this age of SUV. The records show steady accumulation: 27,624 miles in August 2022, 38,454 in August 2023, 48,355 in August 2024, and 57,133 by October 2025. No gaps or sudden spikes appear. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, with every entry listing no defects, which suggests either light use or diligent pre-test preparation by previous keepers. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc thickness, as the MOT record omits advisories that often precede failure. The October 2025 failure with no defects recorded points to an administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault, but verify the V5C and test certificate to confirm. Given the absence of corrosion, exhaust emission, or structural integrity flags across five tests, the Sportage shows no recurring weakness in those areas. Focus a viewing on underbody condition and tyre sidewall age, since consumables are not captured once within legal limits.