2023 KIA Sportage Gtln S ISG MHEV4X4 SA 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · LV23 KWC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on March 16, 2026, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. The failure recorded just five days prior at 29,712 miles revealed multiple safety-related defects involving the eyesight, wipers, and front tyres. While the vehicle cleared the test in the retest, the presence of these faults suggests that the owner only addressed mechanical issues when they threatened the legal test certificate. At a recorded mileage of 29,804 miles, the Sportage has averaged approximately 10,000 miles per year. This aligns closely with typical national averages for a three-year-old vehicle. The short interval between the failure on March 11 and the pass on March 16 shows that only 92 miles were driven between the two tests, confirming that necessary repairs were performed immediately following the failure rather than through routine-term maintenance prior to the inspection. A buyer must physically inspect the front axle and alignment, as the previous test flagged both nearside and offside front tyres as being worn on the edge. This specific wear pattern often points to incorrect tracking geometry or worn suspension bushes, which can accelerate premature tyre degradation. The tester also noted damage to the offside windscreen; while this currently does not fail the vehicle, the buyer should verify the crack has not spread or compromised structural integrity of the glass under temperature changes.