2024 KIA Sportage GT-Line S HEV Auto Hybrid electric (clean) · LL74 WHV

The vehicle has no recorded MOT history in the DVSA database, so there is no recent test outcome to reference and consequently no trend in pass/fail results, advisory items or remedial work can be identified. In the absence of any documented inspections, the on‑us assumption must be that the car’s maintenance record is either unreported or has not been submitted to the MOT centre, and a full independent assessment is required before any reliability judgement can be made. The registration indicates a 2024 model, meaning the car is roughly two years old at the time of writing. No mileage figure has been supplied, so a standard annual usage benchmark of 8‑12,000 miles per year for a family SUV can be used as a reference. If the true mileage is significantly below this range the car may have been lightly used, which can lead to age‑related degradation such as tyre sidewall perishing or battery electrolyte stratification. Conversely, if the actual mileage is well above the expected 16‑24 000 miles, accelerated wear on the suspension bushings, CV joints and the hybrid battery’s thermal management system would be anticipated, and the buyer should be alert for any loss of power assist or abnormal coolant temperatures during a short drive. Given the lack of MOT data and an unknown mileage, the buyer should conduct a thorough visual and tactile inspection of the exterior and under‑body for corrosion, especially around the wheel arches, sills and rear‑subframe where standing water can promote rust on a relatively new vehicle. The tyre tread depth should be measured on all four wheels and the sidewalls examined for cracking, dry rot or bulging, as age alone can cause the rubber to become brittle. The hybrid 12‑volt battery and the high‑voltage traction battery should be checked for proper state of charge, any warning lights on the instrument cluster, and for signs of coolant leaks around the inverter coolant lines, which if present can indicate impending overheating of the hybrid system. On the mechanical side the suspension should be evaluated for any clunking or uneven response when the car is driven over speed bumps, which could reveal worn coil‑spring mounts or deteriorated bushings. The braking system must be inspected for disc corrosion, especially if the vehicle has been stored for long periods; any uneven pad wear or a soft pedal may point to binding calipers that need cleaning or re‑bleeding. Finally, verify that the service book contains stamps for oil changes, filter replacements and the scheduled hybrid coolant change at the 24‑month or 15 000‑mile mark, whichever occurs first. Absence of these records should be treated as a red flag and may warrant a pre‑purchase diagnostic scan to confirm that all emission controls, the start‑stop system and the electric motor are operating within specification.