2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · HK18 ABF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, following a clean pass on February 25, 2026, 42,507 miles. While the record shows immediate failures on those same dates, the lack of specific recorded defects suggests these were likely administrative errors or minor issues rectified instantly prior to the re-test. Since March 2024, the car has maintained a clean record without any advisories, indicating a consistent standard of mechanical upkeep. The mileage pattern is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per year. Between March 2024 at 29,715 miles and February 2026 at 42,507 miles, the car covered 12,792 miles in just under two years. This low usage rate generally limits mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though low-mileage vehicles can sometimes suffer from degradation of rubber-based components, such as suspension bushes and shock absorbers, which perish through age rather than physical friction. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on signs of stagnation or neglect associated with low-use patterns. Although the MOT history is clean of structural corrosion, the inspector should check the brake discs for pitting or surface rust which often occurs when a vehicle sits for long periods. Examining the tyre sidewalls for cracking and verifying the integrity of the fluids is essential given the age of the Sportage. With no recorded advisories for suspension or emissions, the vehicle appears to have been well-maintained, provided the owner has followed regular service intervals between the annual MOT tests.