2017 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · FV17 KNB

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a period of mechanical instability early in its history. The most recent inspection conducted in October 2025 at 91,124 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the mechanical and safety-critical issues previously identified have been addressed. This transition from consecutive failures to multiple clean passes suggests that the current owner has proactively maintained the vehicle to required standards over the last two years. The mileage accumulation remains consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,125 miles per annum. Between the October 2024 test at 82,324 miles and the October 2025 test at 91,124 miles, the car covered 8,800 miles, showing a regular pattern of use. There is no evidence of long periods of neglect or excessive heavy usage that typically leads to premature degradation of rubber components or accelerated wear on the drivetrain braking system. While the recent records are clean, the two failures in late October 2023 at 72,168 and 72,203 miles mark a specific point of concern. Although the specific reasons for those failures are not detailed in this summary, the proximity of the tests suggests a specific component failure that required immediate rectification to pass. A buyer should still perform a physical inspection of the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of tearing, as these are common points of wear on Sportages at this mileage bracket. Additionally, checking the brake discs for uneven wear or binding calipers will ensure that the issues which caused the 2023 failures do not recur.