2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Diesel · GS12 SUE

The 2018 Kia Sportage presents a stable and unblemished maintenance trend across its MOT history, with the most recent test on 2025-07-09 recording a clean pass at 88,658 miles and no defects whatsoever. The failed test logged just two days earlier on 2025-07-07 at 88,423 miles shows no defects recorded, indicating the failure was likely an administrative matter or a minor fault rectified immediately before the retest passed. Every annual test from 2022 through 2025 has passed first time or with negligible intervention, suggesting consistent baseline upkeep and no recurring mechanical or structural concerns flagged by DVSA testers. The mileage progression tells a more nuanced story. Between the June 2022 test at 28,089 miles and the July 2023 test at 50,509 miles, the vehicle covered 22,420 miles in roughly twelve months. The following year to June 2024 saw a more moderate 13,869 miles added, reaching 64,378 miles. However, the period from June 2024 to July 2025 shows a sharp acceleration to 88,658 miles, representing approximately 24,280 miles in a single year. This recent surge in annual mileage is notably higher than the vehicle's lifetime average of roughly 11,000 miles per year and points to a significant change in usage pattern, possibly longer commutes or sustained motorway driving. Despite the absence of any MOT advisories or failures, the elevated recent mileage warrants a focused physical inspection of high-wear components. Buyers should examine the front and rear suspension bushes, drop links, and coil springs for deterioration consistent with sustained high-mileage use. Brake disc thickness and pad condition deserve close scrutiny, as does the condition of the exhaust system and catalytic converter given the increased thermal cycling. Tyre wear patterns across all four corners will reveal alignment issues or neglected rotation schedules. The vehicle's underbody and structural mounting points should be inspected for corrosion, particularly if the higher mileage includes winter road use. While the MOT record itself raises no red flags, the gap between the clean paperwork and the recent mileage spike means a hands-on assessment remains essential before purchase.