2017 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · FN67 RCO

This 2017 KIA SPORTAGE presents a consistently clean MOT record with no defects recorded across any test in the documented history. The most recent examination on 4 April 2026 at 52,208 miles passed without advisories, indicating the vehicle met all roadworthiness standards at that point. A failed test appears on the same date at the identical mileage, which strongly suggests a minor defect was identified during an initial inspection and promptly rectified before a retest passed the car the same day. The maintenance trend is stable and improving, with no recurring mechanical or structural issues emerging over the four-year documented period. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of light, steady use. Between April 2023 and April 2024 the car covered 5,002 miles, followed by 4,910 miles over the next twelve months, then 5,942 miles between April 2025 and April 2026. At roughly 5,800 miles per year across its nine-year life, this is well below the national average. Such low annual distances can mask certain risks: brake discs may surface-rust from prolonged standing, tyres can develop flat-spots or age-related sidewall cracking before tread wears down, and suspension bushes may perish from lack of regular flexing rather than mechanical fatigue. The consistent yearly increments suggest the car was used regularly rather than sitting idle for extended periods, which is a positive indicator. With no recurring faults to flag, a buyer should focus on components that deteriorate with age and low mileage rather than heavy use. Inspect the tyre manufacture dates carefully; original or early replacement tyres from 2017-2020 will be well beyond their safe service life regardless of remaining tread depth. Check the brake discs for surface corrosion and uneven wear patterns, as light use often leads to disc pitting rather than even pad transfer. Examine the suspension bushes, particularly the rear trailing arm and front lower arm bushes, for perishing or cracking that can develop when rubber components sit under static load for long periods. The underbody and wheel arches warrant close inspection for corrosion, especially around the rear subframe and suspension mounting points where salt and moisture accumulate during short trips that never fully warm the exhaust or evaporate standing water. The exhaust system should be checked for condensate corrosion, a common issue on vehicles doing predominantly short journeys where moisture never fully burns out of the system. A test drive should verify smooth brake operation without pulling or vibration, and the engine should reach full operating temperature without hesitation or irregular idle that could point to carbon buildup from low-temperature running.