2017 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · GY67 FSK

The 2017 Kia Sportage presents a stable and highly reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean pass certificate. During the most recent MOT on 1 April 2026 at 79,286 miles, the tester recorded zero defects, advisories, or failures. This flawless outcome indicates the vehicle currently meets all required safety and emissions standards without compromise. The consistent absence of recorded faults across consecutive tests demonstrates diligent upkeep and suggests the previous owner addressed any minor wear items proactively. The recorded mileage aligns perfectly with a typical usage profile for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,810 miles annually. Looking closer at the chronological data, the odometer advanced by 6,865 miles between the September 2024 test at 69,935 miles and the September 2025 test at 76,800 miles. However, the recent interval shows a notable drop in usage, covering just 2,486 miles between September 2025 and the April 2026 test. This slowing accumulation implies the vehicle has transitioned from regular commuting duties to lighter, more localized use over the past six months. Given the entirely defect-free MOT history, there are no recurring mechanical failures or structural corrosion issues to scrutinize. The record implies a vehicle that has required only routine consumable replacements. A buyer should still inspect the physical condition of the undercarriage and suspension bushes for age-related deterioration, as rubber components naturally perish over nine years regardless of mileage. Checking the brake discs and pads for uneven wear remains prudent, even though the tester flagged no binding calipers or braking inefficiencies in April 2026. The duplicated entry on 4 October 2023—showing both a failure and a pass at exactly 61,518 miles—appears to be a DVSA administrative anomaly, likely representing an initial failure followed immediately by a free retest, though no defects were recorded on either submission.