2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · LG21 ABM

With only two MOT test entries on file, both dated within the last twelve months, the 2021 Kia Sportage presents a sparse but presently unblemished roadworthiness record. The most recent assessment on 27 June 2025 was completed without any defects recorded, and the prior pass on 29 June 2024 was similarly clean. The absence of advisories, failures, or component flags across both examinations indicates that, at the points of testing, no items were deemed close to the legal minimum or warranting attention. However, the limited testing history means this is a brief snapshot rather than a long-term pattern, and a clean two-test sequence should be read as current compliance rather than evidence of consistent mechanical condition. The recorded mileage of 26,808 miles on a five-year-old vehicle equates to an average of roughly 5,362 miles annually, which is notably low for a car of this age and segment. There is a single recorded mileage figure between the two tests, showing a modest accumulation of about 5,000 to 6,000 miles across the year between June 2024 and June 2025, consistent with light everyday use rather than high-mileage motoring. Lower annual mileage reduces wear on major drivetrain components such as the clutch, turbocharger, and engine internals, and typically extends the life of brake pads and discs. Conversely, vehicles that cover fewer miles can experience accelerated deterioration of certain items, including brake discs corroding from infrequent use, undertrays and exposed metalwork oxidising during damp standing periods, and the 12V battery losing charge if the car is left for extended intervals between drives. Given that the MOT history contains no flagged components, the test-drive focus for a prospective buyer should logically centre on items that commonly deteriorate on a low-mileage SUV of this age but would not necessarily be captured at MOT unless they had reached a failure threshold. Listen for any clonks or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, control arm bushes, or drop links that have hardened with age rather than wear. Check for steering vagueness, uneven tyre wear on the inside edges, or any pulling to one side under braking, as these can point to worn suspension geometry, worn ball joints, or binding brake caliper slides that may have seized from infrequent use rather than pad wear. On the road, pay particular attention to brake pedal feel, as discs that have corroded through light use can produce a judder or vibration under the first firm application, often resolving once the surface is cleaned by the pads. Inspect the underside, exhaust hangers, and suspension arms for any surface corrosion, particularly given that SUVs of this era can be susceptible to underbody oxidisation, even when road salt exposure has been moderate. Verify the operation of all electrical systems, including infotainment, reversing camera, and climate control, as software and component gremlins can develop regardless of mileage. Finally, confirm the service history independently, since a clean MOT record alone does not verify that routine maintenance such as oil changes, brake fluid renewal, and coolant replacement has been carried out to schedule.