2019 KIA Sportage 1.6L Diesel · KP69 FSF

A clean and unblemished MOT record defines this 2019 Kia Sportage, with five recorded tests between October 2022 and November 2025 all returning pass certificates and no failure notices ever logged. The most recent examination on 17 November 2025 was passed with no defects recorded, continuing a pattern of straightforward roadworthiness results throughout its seven-year life. The only blemishes in the entire history are three advisories raised at the 20 November 2024 test, all centred on the braking system: front brake pads noted as wearing thin, the front brake disc flagged as worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened, and the rear brake disc carrying the same advisory. Importantly, no further brake-related advisories appeared at the November 2025 test, suggesting the pads and discs were attended to in the intervening year and the subsequent inspection raised no fresh concerns on those components. With 37,069 miles recorded against a 2019 build, the Sportage has averaged roughly 5,300 miles per year, which sits well below the typical accumulation rate for a family SUV of this age. This low annual mileage implies either limited daily use, predominantly short journeys, or extended periods of standing between test dates. From a mechanical standpoint, lower-mileage vehicles of this age often present with ageing rubber components and moisture-related issues rather than outright wear, while brake discs and pads can suffer from corrosion pitting through lack of regular use rather than friction wear. The testing pattern itself is consistent and regular, with annual inspections clustered in the autumn months and no unexplained gaps, giving a coherent mileage progression across the recorded tests. For a prospective buyer, the primary attention should fall on the braking system, since that was the only area to attract advisories. The front pads were flagged as wearing thin in late 2024, so it is reasonable to expect they may now be approaching replacement mileage; listen for a high-pitched squeal from the front wheels under light braking and check for a deep, metallic grinding noise which would indicate pad material worn down to the backing plate. The pitted and scored front and rear brake discs noted in 2024 can cause pedal pulsation or vibration through the steering wheel under firm braking, so a test drive should include a controlled stop from around 40 mph to feel for any judder or wander. Should the discs have been renewed since, the present components should feel smooth, but if they remain original, surface corrosion from the low annual mileage is also plausible and may manifest as a brief grooved sensation on the first application after standing. Beyond the braking components, the absence of any advisories relating to suspension, steering, exhaust, or corrosion across the entire MOT history is a notable feature of this Sportage's record. Nevertheless, low-mileage vehicles benefit from a thorough physical inspection of items not always fully assessed during an MOT, including the condition of the coil springs, anti-roll bar links, and suspension bushes for any perishing or cracking from age rather than mileage. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, as worn bushes on a low-use vehicle can harden and degrade over time. Check the underside for any signs of surface corrosion on subframe and suspension arms, and confirm there are no fluid leaks from the engine or transmission, since standing periods can encourage seal deterioration. The tyres should also be examined for age-related sidewall cracking given the low annual mileage, even if tread depth remains legal.