2016 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · FX65 AVY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, as evidenced by the most recent MOT test on 11 February 2026 at 79,935 miles which passed with no defects recorded. This result indicates that the car currently meets minimum safety and environmental standards. Following a brief failure in early 2024, the vehicle has maintained a clean record through subsequent testing, suggesting that any previously identified issues were addressed and resolved effectively. The mileage progression is remarkably consistent for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per annum. Between February 2023 (54,118 miles) and February 2025 (72,413 miles), the car covered 18,295 miles, showing a steady usage pattern. The recent interval of 7,522 miles between the February 2025 and February 2026 tests reinforces this trend. This predictable usage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to extreme stress or long periods of stationary neglect that typically degrade rubber components. The failure on 09 February 2024 at 64,326 miles occurred just five days before a successful pass at the same mileage, which often indicates a minor consumable failure such as a bulb or a wiper blade that was rectified immediately. Since the record shows no recurring advisories for corrosion or mechanical wear, a buyer should still focus their physical inspection on the suspension bushes and coil springs, which are common wear points on Sportages of this age. Checking the brake discs for uneven wear and the condition of the tyre sidewalls remains prudent, as the MOT only assesses the minimum legal requirements of these components.