2020 KIA Sportage Platinum Edition ISG 1.6L Petrol · LR20 WMF

The 2020 Kia Sportage Platinum Edition ISG presents a stable and improving roadworthiness trend, culminating in a fully clean pass on 6 August 2025 at 54,498 miles with zero defects recorded. The most recent test is highly significant, as it confirms that the minor tyre damage advisories flagged in March 2024 were resolved before the following annual test. This pattern suggests the previous owner addressed consumable defects promptly rather than allowing them to persist. The vehicle has now passed its last two consecutive MOTs without any advisories, indicating a period of consistent upkeep through mid-2025. The mileage accumulation tells a coherent story. Between the March 2023 test at 31,540 miles and the March 2024 test at 43,488 miles, the vehicle covered 11,948 miles in twelve months, a notably brisk pace. The subsequent interval from March 2024 to August 2025 saw only 11,010 miles added over roughly seventeen months, representing a marked reduction in annualised use to approximately 7,770 miles per year. This deceleration could reflect a change in owner circumstances or a shift from commuting to lighter local use. The gap between the August 2024 and August 2025 tests is thirteen months rather than twelve, which is not unusual given the test date falling slightly outside a strict annual window, but worth noting when verifying service intervals. The March 2024 test recorded advisories on both the nearside and offside rear tyres for slight damage under section 5.2.3 (d) (ii), which typically covers sidewall bulges, cuts, or exposed ply. Both tyres were replaced or repaired before the August 2024 retest, so the immediate concern is resolved. A buyer should still inspect the current rear tyres carefully for uneven wear, sidewall integrity, and date codes to confirm they are a matching pair of reasonable age. The Sportage's rear suspension, particularly the trailing arm bushes and damper mounts, deserves a thorough check given the vehicle's age and the fact that higher-mileage examples of this generation can develop premature bush wear. Brake discs and pads at the rear should be measured for thickness and scoring, as binding rear calipers have been a known issue on earlier Sportage models. Underneath, examine the exhaust system for corrosion around the flexi-joint and silencer seams, and check the subframes and suspension mounting points for any signs of surface rust or structural deterioration, as these are common failure points on Korean SUVs of this era exposed to UK road salt.