2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · LT18 AFN

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its last five MOT tests without failure. The most recent inspection conducted on 21 January 2026 at 63,263 miles returned a pass, though it noted a minor windscreen chip and an inspection obstruction caused by a rear child seat. The lack of mechanical or structural failures across the history suggests that the vehicle has been maintained to a basic operational standard over the last several years. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,900 miles annually. Between the January 2022 test at 34,112 miles and the January 2026 test at 63,263 miles, the vehicle covered 29,151 miles, representing a steady usage of 7,287 miles per year. This low-to-moderate usage profile indicates light use, which typically results in less wear on drivetrain components, suspension bushings, and brakes compared to high-mileage examples. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the windscreen, as the record shows recurring stone chips in both 2025 and 2026. While these did not cause a failure, repeated impacts can eventually lead to cracks that require glass replacement. Because the MOT record shows no advisories for corrosion, brake pipe wear, or suspension play, the buyer should manually check for signs of rust on the underbody and inspect the condition of the shock absorbers, as these are not always flagged unless they reach a failure threshold.