2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · LF18 YLB

The vehicle currently holds a good roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT test in March 2026 with no recorded defects. The overall maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently passed inspections in recent years following a period of failures and re-tests. The clean sheet from the latest annualion indicates that any previous issues have been rectified and the vehicle is currently meeting all legal road safety standards. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per year. Between March 2024 and March 2026, the car covered roughly 6,900 miles, showing a steady and predictable usage profile rather than high-intensity driving. This low-to-average mileage suggests that mechanical components like the drivetrain and suspension may not have been subjected to extreme stress compared to high-mileage counterparts of the same age. While the recent tests are clean, a buyer should pay close attention to the areas that caused the failures in 2024 and 2025. Since these failures occurred shortly before successful re-tests, it is vital to inspect the current condition of the braking system and rubber suspension components to ensure no recurring issues remain. A physical inspection should also check for early signs of corrosion on the chassis and underside, as even low-mileage vehicles can develop surface-related rust over an eight-year period.