2011 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · NG60 LMF

The Kia Sportage presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 23 February 2026 at 107,350 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across recent testing. The records show no defects or advisories at any stage, and the most recent test cleared the vehicle without issue. Prior to that pass, the car failed on 20 February 2026 at 107,327 miles, though the tester logged no defects, indicating an administrative or presentational failure rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging around 7,157 miles per year against the 107,350 miles recorded. The distance covered between tests is modest: 97,895 miles in February 2024, 104,011 miles in February 2025, and 107,350 miles in February 2026. This equates to roughly 6,000 to 7,000 miles annually, showing consistent light-to-moderate use with no sudden accumulation or prolonged standing implied by the data. The DVSA record is sparse and clean, with no corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or exhaust emissions concerns ever flagged. A February 2024 failure at 97,894 miles also carried no recorded defects, mirroring the 2026 pattern. Such repeated no-defect failures suggest clerical or documentation issues at the testing station rather than owner neglect of consumables or structural integrity. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity, underbody corrosion, and suspension components given the vehicle's age, as MOT pass rates without advisories do not capture wear below test thresholds. Verify the reason for the two zero-defect failures with the test centres, and confirm in person that tyres, wiper blades, and brake calipers show no latent binding or uneven wear not surfaced in the official history.