2022 KIA Sportage GT-Line ISG HEV Auto 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · LD72 SVC

The vehicle presents a current and compliant roadworthiness position, having achieved a PASSED outcome at its most recent DVSA MOT examination conducted on 5 September 2025 with no advisories, defects, or failures recorded against the test. While the inspection history available is relatively concise, comprising a single documented test at the four year mark, the absence of any noted items indicates that all items subjected to statutory scrutiny, ranging from braking performance, suspension condition, steering linkage, tyre condition, lighting and signalling equipment, and exhaust integrity, were assessed as compliant at the time of examination. This clean administrative record suggests that the vehicle has been maintained to a standard sufficient to meet minimum statutory safety and environmental requirements, providing a baseline reassurance, though it should be noted that an MOT certificate reflects only the point in time of testing and does not guarantee ongoing mechanical perfection or forecast future reliability. With regard to mileage context, the recorded odometer reading of 34,427 miles on a four year old vehicle equates to an annual average of approximately 8,607 miles, which sits comfortably within the parameters considered typical for private and mixed use in the United Kingdom. This rate of accumulation is neither excessively low nor particularly high, suggesting a vehicle that has been driven regularly rather than left standing for extended periods, which is generally favourable for mechanical components that benefit from regular exercise, such as the hybrid powertrain, conventional braking system, and drivetrain lubricants. There are no apparent significant gaps in usage that would indicate long periods of inactivity, nor is there any evidence of unusually rapid accumulation that might point to high-mileage wear concerns such as accelerated clutch wear, though as this is an automatic hybrid the latter concern is largely mitigated. For a hybrid variant of this age and mileage, attention should be paid to the condition of the high voltage system, although such elements fall outside the scope of standard MOT testing. Given the relatively sparse MOT history and the largely clean record, prospective buyers should undertake a comprehensive physical evaluation focusing on age and usage related deterioration that may not yet have manifested at the point of statutory inspection. Tyre sidewalls should be carefully examined for perishing, cracking, or ozone degradation, as tyres fitted to lower mileage vehicles often remain in service for extended periods and can deteriorate through age rather than tread wear; check the production date codes on the sidewalls to confirm they are not excessively old. The 12 volt auxiliary battery, which powers the vehicle's ancillary systems and supports the hybrid control electronics, is approaching the typical end of its service life on a four year old vehicle and should be load tested, particularly if there are any signs of slow cranking or intermittent warning lights. Similarly, brake discs and calipers may have developed surface corrosion or binding from periods of light use, even though overall mileage is moderate, and the brake fluid should be assessed for moisture content as it is hygroscopic and degrades on a calendar basis regardless of mileage accumulation. On a test drive, particular attention should be directed towards the hybrid system's seamless transition between electric and petrol propulsion, listening for any unusual vibrations, knocking from the combustion engine, or excessive whine from the electric motors that might indicate developing faults in the hybrid drivetrain. The automatic transmission should be observed for smooth, decisive gear changes without hesitation or shunt, and the regenerative braking system should be monitored for consistency and effectiveness in slowing the vehicle without pulling to either side, which could suggest a binding caliper or uneven pad wear. Suspension should be assessed for any clonks, knocks, or excessive float over undulations, with particular focus on the condition of the front and rear suspension components which are subject to age related deterioration of rubber bushes and possible coil spring fatigue. Finally, verify the full service history documentation, ensuring that the hybrid system has received its scheduled inspections at the manufacturer recommended intervals, and confirm that all recall actions applicable to this model have been completed through a franchised dealer enquiry.