2018 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · FN18 DVU

The 2018 Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 15 October 2025 at 70,141 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 30 October 2024 at 65,584 miles confirms no outstanding advisories have carried forward. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical pattern across its recorded history. Recorded mileage sits at a typical level for an eight-year-old car, averaging roughly 8,768 miles per year. The odometer moved from 43,732 miles at the October 2022 test to 54,111 miles in October 2023, then 65,582 miles by September 2024, and 70,141 miles by October 2025. The gap between the 28 September 2024 failure at 65,582 miles and the 30 October 2024 pass at 65,584 miles shows only two miles logged, meaning the owner corrected the failure cause almost immediately rather than driving the car in a failed state. The September 2024 failure carries no listed defects, which suggests an administrative or equipment issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Given the clean slate since, the Sportage shows no recurring suspension bushes, brake disc, corrosion, or exhaust emission problems in the official record. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity, underbody corrosion, and suspension components, as MOT passes with no advisories do not capture wear below test thresholds. Verify the September 2024 failure reason via the full DVSA certificate, and confirm service history matches the low annual mileage to rule out prolonged standing that can degrade tyres, calipers, and fluid systems.