2018 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · LE18 FPK

The 2018 Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 July 2025 at 48,503 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior passes show no advisories or faults. The vehicle's history indicates consistent statutory compliance with no recurring mechanical or structural concerns. Annual mileage sits at roughly 6,063 miles per year against an eight-year lifespan, which is typical for the age. The records show steady accumulation: 25,665 miles at the July 2022 test, 33,472 miles by August 2023, 39,795 miles in July 2024, and 48,503 miles by July 2025. A minor anomaly appears in late July 2023 when the car failed at 33,252 miles on 25 July, only to pass six days later at 33,472 miles with no defects listed. This suggests an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a substantive fault, and the clean re-test confirms the earlier failure carried no lasting defect. The absence of advisories across all tests points to a previous owner who kept basic consumables and structural items within limits. No corrosion, suspension bush wear, brake disc scoring, or exhaust emission breaches were flagged at any stage. Such a clean sheet over five entries implies the Sportage was maintained to a reasonable standard without deferred upkeep. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection given the low annual use, as standing periods can hide perished rubber components or seized calipers not caught in a pass. Focus on underbody structural integrity, tyre sidewall condition, and brake binding after the car has sat. The MOT record alone gives no cause for rejection, but in-person verification of suspension and brake function remains sound practice on any eight-year-old vehicle.