2022 KIA Sportage 2 ISG 1.6L Petrol · KM22 UPP

With two consecutive pass certificates and no advisories, advisories, or defect entries recorded at either test, this 2022 Kia Sportage presents a faultless roadworthiness record across its DVSA history. The most recent assessment on 10 April 2026 returned a clean pass, and the prior test on 25 April 2025 was equally unblemished, suggesting that the vehicle has not yet entered the wear phase where suspension linkages, brake components, or underbody corrosion typically begin to surface. For a four-year-old SUV, a completely blank advisory sheet is a strong indicator that the major safety-critical systems remain within specification, and the absence of any flagged monitoring items such as tyre tread depth approaching the legal limit, brake pad or disc wear, or early corrosion suggests the consumables have either been conscientiously replaced ahead of test or have not yet reached their service thresholds. While a clean MOT history alone does not constitute a full mechanical guarantee, it does confirm that the vehicle has cleared statutory safety and emissions criteria on two separate occasions without any borderline results. Recorded mileage stands at 33,821 miles against an age of approximately four years, yielding an annual accumulation rate of around 8,455 miles per annum. This figure sits broadly within the expected band for a privately-used family SUV of this age, indicating regular rather than exceptional use, with no evidence of either a low-mileage storage pattern or a high-mileage commercial-style workload. The annual progression between the two recorded tests appears consistent with steady, moderate use, which typically translates to a balanced wear profile across the engine, transmission, brakes, and suspension. Mechanically, this kind of usage means the drivetrain will have experienced regular thermal cycling and lubrication, the brakes will have been exercised consistently enough to prevent corrosion of the discs, and the suspension will have been kept mobile, reducing the risk of seized linkages or perished bushes from prolonged standing. For a prospective buyer, the clean advisory record means there are no specific components flagged for immediate scrutiny, but the mileage and age still warrant targeted inspection of the items that commonly surface on Sportages in this age bracket. On a test drive, listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower control arm bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, which can deteriorate from road grime exposure. Check for any pulling under braking or vibration through the steering wheel, which could point to warped front brake discs or uneven pad wear, and feel for a consistent, firm brake pedal without excessive travel or sponginess. Inspect the underside for any early signs of surface corrosion on the subframe, brake pipes, and suspension mounting points, as the absence of recorded corrosion advisories at four years old does not preclude its development in the intervening months. Additionally, examine the tyres for even shoulder wear across both axles, which would suggest correct wheel alignment and suspension geometry, and verify that the fluid services, including engine oil, brake fluid, and coolant, are within their replacement intervals. Given the moderate mileage and steady usage pattern, this Sportage should be expected to deliver several more years of reliable service, provided that routine maintenance has been carried out at the correct intervals and that the test drive confirms the absence of any developing concerns in the suspension, braking, or drivetrain systems.