2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · LB21 ABO

The vehicle presents a clean MOT history with three consecutive passes and no defects or advisories recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend. In the most recent test on 8 January 2026 at 63,501 miles, the tester passed the Sportage with no defects logged. Prior examinations on 3 January 2024 at 38,864 miles and 5 December 2024 at 49,525 miles also returned fault-free results. This consistent clearance across three tests spanning twenty-four months and 24,637 miles of use shows the previous keeper maintained the car to a standard that satisfied DVSA roadworthiness criteria. The Kia is just over five years old with 63,501 recorded miles, equating to roughly 12,700 miles per annum. That figure sits above the typical average for a private car of this age, pointing to regular commuting or high-distance touring rather than sporadic use. The records show a gap of nearly twelve months between the January 2024 and December 2024 tests, yet the odometer advanced only 10,661 miles in that window, a modest accumulation. From December 2024 to January 2026 the car covered 13,976 miles across thirteen months. The sparse but clean dataset offers no evidence of neglected intervals; the keeper clearly presented the vehicle for timely annual testing. Despite the absence of flagged advisories, a buyer should still inspect consumable and structural components in person before purchase. At 63,501 miles, a technician should measure front brake disc wear and pad thickness, as the MOT only fails these beyond legal limits. An inspector should check suspension bushes and coil springs for fatigue, because high annual mileage induces gradual degradation not always visible in a brief test. The buyer should lift the car to assess underbody, sill corrosion and structural integrity after five winters of salt exposure. The tester recorded passing exhaust emissions, but a diagnostic scan should confirm no stored trouble codes. The clean record implies the former owner kept basic upkeep current, yet MOT passes do not certify long-term reliability. A pre-purchase appraisal should verify tyre tread depths, wiper condition, and service history, none of which the MOT assesses in depth. Given the mileage, a road test may expose worn drivetrain mounts or steering joints, and the technician should test for binding calipers or vague steering. The Sportage stands roadworthy per its January 2026 test, but independent verification guards against latent defects.