2022 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · LR71 OCG

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2022 Kia Sportage was conducted on 14 January 2026 and resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This clean outcome, combined with an equally clean pass from the preceding test on 15 January 2025, establishes a stable and reassuring maintenance trend. A two-year continuous pass history without any flagged items or advisory notes suggests that the vehicle has been maintained to a satisfactory standard and is not currently presenting any concerning wear patterns that would have been identified during statutory inspection. For a prospective buyer, this represents a solid baseline, though it is worth remembering that the MOT represents a minimum legal threshold rather than a comprehensive mechanical health check, so additional physical inspection remains prudent. With 27,655 miles recorded over approximately four years of age, this Sportage is accumulating mileage at around 6,914 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a privately used family SUV in the UK. The mileage progression between the two recorded tests, from the 2025 test to the 2026 test, appears consistent with average annual use rather than any abrupt spikes or unusually long periods of standing. This steady usage pattern is mechanically favourable, as regular driving helps keep mechanical components such as the brakes, clutch, drivetrain, and suspension actively exercised, reducing the risk of issues associated with prolonged inactivity such as seized calipers, dried seals, or flat-spotted tyres. Neither significantly low nor excessively high mileage flags are evident from the recorded history. Given the clean MOT record but the vehicle's age of four years, a prospective buyer should focus on age-related degradation that the MOT may not fully capture. The original factory-fitted 12-volt battery is approaching the end of its typical service life, and it would be wise to have its resting voltage and load capacity tested, particularly as autumn progresses. Brake discs, even those that passed the MOT visual check, will likely show surface corrosion from general use and weather exposure; light rust on the disc faces is normal, but the buyer should ensure the calipers are releasing correctly and not binding, which can be checked by verifying the wheels run cool after a steady drive. Similarly, coolant and brake fluid are subject to calendar-based degradation, with brake fluid being hygroscopic and generally recommended for renewal every two to three years regardless of mileage, so verifying when these services were last carried out is advisable. On a physical inspection and test drive, particular attention should be paid to the tyres. Even with moderate mileage, a four-year-old vehicle can exhibit sidewall perishing or cracking, especially if kept outdoors or exposed to harsh weather conditions, so a close visual check of the sidewalls for hairline cracks is worthwhile. The exhaust system, including mounting rubbers and the rear silencer box, should be inspected for corrosion given typical UK road salt exposure, and a listen for any blowing sounds or rattles on the overrun would indicate developing issues. During the test drive, listen for any clonks or knocks from the suspension over uneven surfaces, which could point to worn bushes or top mounts, and verify that the steering remains straight and free from vibration. Finally, confirming the service book history with evidence of regular oil and filter changes at the manufacturer-recommended intervals will provide further confidence in the vehicle's ongoing mechanical condition.