2021 KIA Sportage GT-LN Crdi Mhev SA 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · KY21 VOF

This Kia Sportage presents a clean bill of health on paper, with a stable and reassuring maintenance trend. The most recent test on 16 March 2026 at 39,748 miles passed with zero defects, and the two preceding annual tests in March 2025 and March 2024 also returned completely clean results. There are no recurring faults, no advisories, and no pattern of deterioration to flag. For a five-year-old diesel mild-hybrid, this is an unusually spotless MOT record that suggests the previous owner kept on top of consumables and mechanical wear without letting any issues fester. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent. Between 18 March 2024 and 14 March 2025, the car covered 7,259 miles. In the following twelve months to 16 March 2026, it added a further 8,171 miles. That slight uptick in the most recent year still sits comfortably within the typical 7,950 miles-per-year average for this age. There are no suspicious gaps in the MOT record that would suggest the vehicle sat unused for long periods, nor any sudden spikes that would raise concerns about aggressive driving or long-distance motorway abuse. The annual March MOT cycle has been maintained without interruption, which itself indicates a responsible ownership pattern. Despite the clean record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. The Sportage’s 1.6-litre diesel mild-hybrid powertrain is generally robust, but the lack of flagged issues does not guarantee the absence of latent wear. Check the condition of the rear brake discs and pads, as binding calipers and uneven pad wear are common on this generation. Inspect the front and rear suspension bushes and drop links for any play, and examine the subframe and inner wing arches for early corrosion, particularly if the car has been used on salted roads. The mild-hybrid system’s 48-volt battery and belt-driven starter-generator should be scanned for fault codes, even if no dashboard warning is illuminated. Tyre condition deserves close attention too. With no advisories on any test, the owner appears to have replaced tyres before they reached the legal minimum, but uneven wear on the inside edges could point to tracking or suspension geometry issues not severe enough to trigger a fail. A short test drive over rough surfaces will reveal any knocking from the anti-roll bar links or strut tops. Overall, the MOT data paints a picture of a well-maintained, lightly used example, but a pre-purchase inspection remains essential to verify that the mechanical reality matches the paperwork.