2012 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · FP12 KHD

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear trend of improving maintenance standards. The most recent test conducted on 13 June 2025 at 80,853 miles passed with no defects, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety requirements. This follows a period of clean passes in 2024 and 2023, suggesting that the previous owner has addressed any potential mechanical issues as they arose. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,775 miles per year. Data shows a significant increase in usage between October 2023 and November 2024, where the car covered 8,113 miles in just thirteen months. Conversely, the interval between October 2022 and October 2023 saw only 2,867 miles driven over a year. This low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it increases the risk of rubber-based components degrading or seals seizing during periods of inactivity. The failure recorded on 20 October 2022 at 65,575 miles remains the only outlier in the history, though the subsequent pass the following day indicates the issue was rectified immediately. Because there are no advisories listed in the last three tests, a buyer should still inspect the vehicle for age-related issues that the MOT does not cover. Focus the physical inspection on structural corrosion on the chassis, the condition of the suspension bushes, and the state of brake calipers, which can suffer from seizing despite low mileage.