2019 KIA Sportage 1.6L Diesel · FN19 UPF

The 2019 Kia Sportage presents a stable and positive maintenance trend, with its most recent MOT occurring on 21 July 2025 at 62,124 miles, just under a year ago from today. The tester recorded zero defects, indicating the vehicle met all required safety and environmental standards without any advisories at that time. This unblemished recent result, following a series of consecutive passes, demonstrates consistent mechanical care and suggests the previous owner maintained the vehicle to a high standard. The trend is firmly stable, with no recurring mechanical or structural issues emerging over the recorded history. The mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical usage for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,875 miles annually. A notable anomaly appears between the August 2024 test at 50,541 miles and the December 2023 test at 50,528 miles, where the vehicle gained only 13 miles over four months. More strikingly, the recorded mileage then jumped by 11,596 miles between August 2024 and the July 2025 test at 62,124 miles, indicating a period of significantly higher usage or a return to regular commuting. Prior to this, the vehicle saw minimal mileage increases, with just 465 miles added between November 2022 and December 2023, suggesting the car may have stood idle for extended periods. Despite the clean MOT record, a physical inspection remains prudent, particularly given the long periods of inactivity implied by the stagnant mileage. Extended standing can cause flat-spotting on tyres and corrosion on brake discs, so check the condition of the tyre sidewalls for ageing cracks and inspect the brake disc surfaces for surface rust that might cause judder. The failed test on 15 November 2022 at 50,063 miles is curious, as the record lists no defects, yet the vehicle passed on the same day at the same mileage. Verify whether this represents a data entry error or a rectified dangerous fault that required a retest. Examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration, as these components can perish from lack of use rather than wear, and ensure the exhaust system shows no signs of corrosion from prolonged standing.