2022 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · ML71 RCV

The most recent DVSA MOT test recorded for this 2022 Kia Sportage was conducted on 3 February 2026 and resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories noted against the vehicle. It is worth noting that a failure was also logged on the exact same date, though no specific defect categories were recorded against it; this is occasionally seen when a vehicle fails on one item, is rectified on site or retested immediately, and then passes, but it does mean the technician identified at least one issue requiring attention before a pass certificate could be issued. The earlier test on 30 January 2025 was a clean pass with no advisories, so the overarching maintenance trajectory appears stable, with no recurring or repeat advisories that would suggest a developing wear pattern in any particular system. For a four-year-old vehicle, a largely unblemished MOT record is a positive indicator of either careful ownership or a vehicle that has not yet accumulated enough wear to trigger failure items. The recorded mileage of 38,562 miles over approximately four years equates to around 9,640 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a privately used family SUV of this age and segment. This is not high enough mileage to suggest accelerated wear on major drivetrain components such as the clutch, turbocharger, or dual-clutch transmission elements, nor low enough to raise immediate concerns about prolonged standing and the associated issues that come with infrequent use. There are no significant gaps in the recorded mileage progression that would warrant suspicion of clocking or extended off-road periods, which supports a consistent usage pattern. At this average annual mileage, the consumable wear items such as brake pads, tyres, and wiper blades should still have meaningful service life remaining, though they will require periodic inspection in line with manufacturer service schedules. Given the clean MOT history and moderate mileage, the prospective buyer should focus their pre-purchase inspection on age-related deterioration rather than purely mileage-driven wear. Tyre condition warrants particular attention; despite adequate tread depth, the sidewalls of tyres fitted to a vehicle of this age may exhibit perishing or cracking caused by UV exposure and ozone degradation, especially if the car has been kept outdoors. All four tyres should be inspected closely for sidewall crazing, and the manufacturing date code on the sidewall should be checked to confirm they are not older than five to six years, as rubber compounds harden with age regardless of remaining tread. Equally, the 12-volt battery should be tested for cranking performance and state of charge, as batteries in vehicles that see only moderate use can fail prematurely due to repeated short journeys that do not allow full recharge, and a four-year-old factory-fitted unit is approaching the upper end of its typical service life. On the test drive, the buyer should listen carefully for any suspension clonks or knocks over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, which would indicate wear in the front MacPherson strut top mounts, anti-roll bar drop links, or lower control arm bushes, all common failure items on SUVs in this age bracket. The brake pedal should be firm and consistent, with no shudder through the steering wheel or brake pedal under firm stopping, which would suggest disc warpage; given the moderate mileage, light surface corrosion on the brake discs is normal after periods of standing or wet weather but should clear quickly under braking. The engine bay and undertray should be inspected for any signs of fluid leakage from the power steering rack, oil filter housing, or air conditioning condenser, as these are known areas on this generation of Sportage. Finally, verify that the service book is fully stamped and that all time-based servicing items have been attended to, including brake fluid replacement every two years regardless of mileage, coolant renewal, and the cabin and engine air filter changes, as these calendar-based services are frequently overlooked and essential to long-term reliability.