2018 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · FP54 AGE

The 2018 Kia Sportage presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 5 January 2026 at 27,740 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of passes since the first available entry. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the full history, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work within the MOT scheme. Mileage accumulation sits well below typical use for an eight-year-old vehicle. The record shows 15,345 miles at the 7 January 2022 test, rising to 19,462 by 11 January 2023, 23,010 by 25 January 2024, 26,223 by 22 January 2025, and 27,740 by 5 January 2026. That equates to roughly 3,400 miles per year, with no sudden jumps or dormant gaps between annual tests. The sparse, fault-free entries suggest light private use rather than neglected storage, though long standing periods remain plausible given the low figures. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs despite the clean MOT trail. Low annual mileage and infrequent cycling can allow corrosion to develop on structural members and underbody seams without triggering tester advisories. The absence of recorded faults does not exempt the car from wear on consumables such as tyres and wiper blades that fall below test thresholds. Verify service history against the odometer to confirm fluids, cambelt if applicable, and brake calipers received attention at correct intervals. The DVSA data alone shows no worsening pattern, yet a vehicle covering under 28,000 miles in eight years warrants hands-on checks for seized linkages or flat-spotted tyres from prolonged parking.