2018 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · FN18 AVU

The 2018 Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 25 February 2026 at 49,508 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the available history. Annual mileage has averaged roughly 6,188 miles against an eight-year lifespan, a typical figure for this age of vehicle. The records show steady annual accumulation: 27,728 miles in February 2022, rising to 34,828 by February 2023, 40,100 by February 2024, 45,346 by February 2025, and 49,508 by February 2026. No gaps or abrupt jumps appear in the sequence, and every test from 2022 onwards passed with zero advisories noted by the tester. The absence of recorded advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, calipers, or structural corrosion points to consistent upkeep by prior keepers. Failing to flag even minor consumable wear such as tyres or wiper blades across five consecutive tests suggests the vehicle was presented in good order each time rather than patched for the exam. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection before purchase. Low annual use can mask perished rubber components or surface corrosion on sills and subframes not yet at test-threshold levels. Verify brake condition, underbody integrity, and timing belt interval against Kia schedule, as the MOT record confirms compliance but does not detail component ages.