2019 KIA Sportage 1.6L Diesel · LA19 FHC

The vehicle remains in a roadworthy condition, having passed its most recent MOT test on 29 May 2026 at 53,409 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has cleared five consecutive annual inspections without major failures. While the 2025 test identified wear, the lack of defects in the latest record suggests these issues were addressed before the subsequent test. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical UK use for a family SUV, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per annum. There is a steady accumulation of mileage between the 2022 test at 20,129 miles and the 2026 test at 53,409 miles. The interval of roughly 9,000 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests indicates regular use rather than long periods of the vehicle standing, which generally mitigates the risk of rubber-based components degrading or brake seizing. A prospective buyer should focus on the braking system during a physical inspection. The May 2025 test at 43,938 miles flagged both front and rear brake pads as wearing thin. Although the 2026 test shows no current faults, the buyer should verify the remaining pad thickness and inspect the brake discs for scoring or glazing to ensure the replacement was performed correctly. Given the age of the vehicle, a check of the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear is also advisable, as these components begin to show fatigue around this mileage threshold.