2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · LT18 AFF

The 2018 Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 October 2025 at 55,130 miles passed with no defects recorded, and this clean result follows four prior passes with zero advisories. The vehicle shows no worsening faults, recurring mechanical issues, or structural concerns across its documented history. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly typical levels for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging about 6,891 miles per year. The record shows 39,101 miles on 5 March 2022, rising to 46,721 by 3 March 2023, then 49,627 on 18 October 2023, 52,434 on 15 October 2024, and 55,130 on 9 October 2025. A single gap appears between the March 2023 and October 2023 tests, where the owner shifted the annual cycle by roughly seven months; otherwise the intervals are consistent and the low annual use suggests light motoring rather than neglect. Given the absence of any advisories on tyres, brake discs, suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or corrosion, the previous keeper clearly maintained the car to test standard. No binding calipers, worn linkages, or structural integrity failures were ever flagged by DVLA testers. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean record. Standing periods implied by low mileage can allow underseal degradation or minor surface rust on sills and subframes unseen in a pass result. Verify brake disc thickness, tyre sidewall condition, and suspension bush play in person, and confirm service history matches the recorded mileages before purchase.