2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · FP18 GSY

The 2018 KIA Sportage presents a consistently clean roadworthiness record across its inspection history. In the most recent test in June 2025 at 41,698 miles, the vehicle passed with no defects or advisories. This maintains a perfect streak established through the tests in 2022, 2023, and 2024. The absence of recurring mechanical or structural failures suggests that the previous owners maintained the vehicle to a high standard or did not encounter significant operational stress. The mileage profile is notably low for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 5,200 miles per annum. Data from January 2022 to June 2025 shows the car covered roughly 10,589 miles over that three-year period, having started at 31,109 miles. This low usage typically implies less wear on heavy components such as suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs. However, the buyer should check for flat-spotting on tyres or corrosion, as low-mileage vehicles can sometimes suffer from sitting stationary for extended periods. Because the record shows no advisories for binding calipers, exhaust corrosion, or structural integrity, the vehicle appears mechanically sound from a documented perspective. The transition from 31,130 miles to 41,698 miles shows a steady usage pattern without any sudden spikes in mechanical demand. There is no evidence of neglected maintenance or deferred repairs that would have been caught during the annual DVSA inspections.