2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · FN18 DXD

The 2018 Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 19 February 2026 at 55,959 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across five consecutive annual examinations. Annual mileage sits at roughly 6,995 miles, typical for an eight-year-old vehicle. The records show steady accumulation: 25,744 miles in February 2022, 33,159 by February 2023, 41,460 in April 2024, 48,021 in February 2025, and 55,959 in February 2026. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. The DVSA history is sparse in advisories, with every entry listing zero defects, which suggests the previous keeper kept basic consumables and mechanical items within test limits. A clean MOT slate does not certify component condition, only that nothing breached the pass threshold on the day. The buyer should still inspect brake discs and calipers for latent corrosion or binding, and examine suspension bushes and coil springs for early fatigue not yet severe enough to flag. Check underside structural integrity for rust, particularly around sills and subframes, since the tester recorded no corrosion advisories across the period. Given the low annual use, the Sportage may have stood for extended periods, raising the risk of perished rubber seals and flat-spotted tyres unseen by the MOT. Verify service history matches the mileage and confirm cambelt or chain intervals were met. A pre-purchase inspection remains sensible despite the fault-free record.