2021 KIA Sportage 3 ISG 1.6L Petrol · LB21 KBV

This Sportage presents an unblemished roadworthiness record, with three consecutive MOT passes and not a single advisory or defect recorded across its entire testing history. The most recent examination on 12 November 2025 was passed cleanly, continuing a stable pattern established in November 2023 and November 2024. For a five-year-old vehicle, the complete absence of even minor advisories on items such as tyre wear, brake component condition, or suspension bush deterioration is noteworthy and suggests the car has not yet developed the wear-related issues that typically begin appearing in a vehicle's middle years. The recorded mileage of 29,759 miles equates to roughly 5,950 miles per year, which is comfortably below the UK average and consistent with lighter domestic use. The annual tests have fallen at regular twelve-month intervals each November with no gaps in the testing record, indicating continuous use and registration rather than any period of statutory off-road notification. Mechanically, this usage profile means the major service items should reflect their age more than their mileage: brake discs and pads are unlikely to be heavily worn, and drivetrain components such as the clutch, dual-mass flywheel if fitted, and CV joints should have considerable service life remaining. The one caveat with lower-mileage cars is that short, repeated journeys can be harder on exhaust systems and engine oil condition than the odometer alone suggests, though nothing in the test record points to any such issue here. Given the clean history, the buyer's inspection should focus on verification rather than fault-finding. Confirm the odometer reading aligns with the documented progression between tests, and check that service history supports the mileage, particularly oil change intervals appropriate to the 1.6-litre petrol engine in this ISG variant. On a test drive, listen for any knocks or rattles from the suspension over uneven surfaces and check for steering pull or brake pedal judder, not because defects are expected but to confirm the car's condition matches its paperwork. Practical checks should extend to items an MOT pass does not guarantee: examine tyre condition and matching brands across each axle, inspect the underside for any stone-chip corrosion or damage not visible during a roller-brake test, and verify the operation of the stop-start system, air conditioning, and all electronic driver aids fitted to this trim level. Provided these checks are satisfactory and the service history is complete, this Sportage's documented record supports a confident purchase with no identified mechanical red flags.