2019 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · KV19 FWE

The 2019 Kia Sportage presents a clean bill of health on its most recent MOT, tested on 27 August 2025 at 44,293 miles with zero defects recorded. Looking back through the full record, the maintenance trend is clearly improving. Earlier tests flagged brake wear, but those advisories have since been resolved. The vehicle passed its last three consecutive tests with no faults, indicating the current keeper has kept on top of routine servicing and component replacement. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. From April 2022 at 19,517 miles through to August 2025 at 44,293 miles, the car covered roughly 24,776 miles in just over three years, averaging close to 8,250 miles annually during that period. That is slightly above the overall lifetime average of 6,328 miles per year, suggesting the car has been used more regularly in recent years rather than sitting idle. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps between test dates, and the annual test pattern is steady, which points to a vehicle in consistent daily use rather than one that has been neglected or mothballed. The only recurring theme in the MOT history is brake pad wear. In April 2022 at 19,517 miles, both front and rear pads were flagged as wearing thin. A year later in April 2023 at 28,623 miles, only the rear pads drew an advisory. Since then, no brake-related defects have appeared. This pattern suggests the fronts were replaced after the 2022 test, while the rears likely needed attention again before eventually being sorted out properly. A buyer should still inspect the brake discs and pads in person, checking for uneven scoring, lipping, or uneven pad thickness, as repeated advisories on the rear circuit can sometimes point to a sticking caliper or seized slide pin rather than just fast wear. Beyond the brakes, the absence of any suspension, steering, or structural corrosion advisories across five tests is encouraging for a seven-year-old SUV. A physical inspection should still focus on the condition of suspension bushes, drop links, and coil springs, as well as the underside for any fresh underbody corrosion that may not yet meet the MOT threshold. The exhaust and emissions system also remained defect-free throughout, which is a positive indicator of engine health and regular servicing. Overall, the record reflects a well-maintained vehicle with no outstanding mechanical concerns, but a pre-purchase inspection of the braking system and undercarriage remains prudent.