2021 KIA Sportage 2 Crdi ISG Mhev 1.6L Hybrid electric · MH21 SFV

The 2021 Kia Sportage 2 CRDi ISG MHEV presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 6 May 2026 at 38,576 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is the most recent entry, dated just over one month ago, so the current roadworthiness status is strong and highly up to date. The only blemish in the entire history occurred during the 2024 test cycle, when both headlamp aims were flagged as too high on 20 May 2024 at 9,332 miles, but the same test date shows a subsequent pass on that identical mileage, confirming the issue was promptly corrected and has not recurred. The mileage accumulation is consistent and predictable. Between the first recorded test on 20 May 2024 at 9,332 miles and the 8 May 2025 test at 23,208 miles, the vehicle covered 13,876 miles in just under twelve months, which is the heaviest annual increment on record. The following year, from May 2025 to May 2026, saw a reduced but still active 15,368 miles added. Across the full five-year span, the annualised average sits at roughly 7,715 miles per year, aligning with typical use for a vehicle of this age. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden drops that would suggest long-term standing or odometer anomalies. From a mechanical standpoint, the absence of any suspension, braking, exhaust, or structural advisories across four tests is encouraging for a diesel mild-hybrid SUV approaching 40,000 miles. Buyers should still inspect the condition of the front suspension lower arms and anti-roll bar linkages, as these components commonly wear on heavier crossovers even when no fault is formally flagged. The rear brake calipers and discs deserve a close look given the MHEV regenerative braking system can mask early-stage binding or uneven pad wear that a standard MOT may not always catch until it becomes pronounced. Underbody corrosion around the subframe mounts and along the sill edges should be checked, particularly if the vehicle has spent time in areas with regular road salt use. The headlamp aim defect from 2024 was minor and resolved, but it is worth verifying that both units remain correctly aligned and that no moisture ingress has developed inside the lamp housings, which can degrade beam pattern over time. The diesel particulate filter and EGR system should be assessed for efficiency, especially if a proportion of the mileage was accumulated on short trips where regeneration cycles may not complete fully. A live diagnostic scan confirming DPF soot levels, EGR operation, and MHEV battery health would provide the clearest picture of the powertrain's current condition before purchase.