2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · FN18 DXV

The 2018 Kia Sportage presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 31 May 2025 at 71,144 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of four consecutive passes. The vehicle shows no advisories or mechanical faults across the entire available history, indicating consistent compliance with DVLA roadworthiness standards. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for an eight-year-old vehicle. The records show 55,929 miles at the 16 March 2022 test, rising to 60,545 by 13 April 2023, 65,239 by 30 May 2024, and 71,144 by 31 May 2025. That equates to roughly 5,000 to 6,000 miles per year between tests, below the suggested 8,893 average, pointing to light use. The sparse but clean record gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the fault-free MOT trail. Four passes with zero advisories means the tester logged no worn suspension bushes, corroded structure, or failing brake components at each point. This suggests the previous owner kept basic upkeep current rather than masking faults. Given the low annual mileage, check for age-related perishing of tyres, brake hoses, and suspension rubbers that light use will not wear out but time will degrade. Inspect underside corrosion and brake disc condition, as standing periods between short journeys promote surface rust. The documented history supports a sound purchase, but in-person verification of consumable age remains prudent.