2016 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · NL66 NHV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by the most recent MOT test on 18 November 2025 at 44,643 miles which passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears consistent, as the car has secured consecutive annual passes without any mechanical failures. While previous tests noted minor wear, the lack of advisories in the latest inspection suggests that identified mechanical issues have been addressed by the owner. The mileage profile is significantly low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,464 miles per year. Between November 2021 at 25,013 miles and November 2025 at 44,643 miles, the car covered roughly 19,630 miles. This low usage pattern typically results in less wear on the drivetrain and engine components. However, low-mileage vehicles can sometimes suffer from degradation of rubber components such as suspension bushes and tyres if the car has sat stationary for long periods between uses. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and suspension components, as the November 2023 test at 33,534 miles specifically flagged thin front brake pads. Although this was resolved for the subsequent pass, the condition of the discs should be checked for scoring or thinning. The recurring mention of a nearside rear child seat between 2021 and 2024 prevented a full inspection of the adult seat belt, so the buyer must manually verify that the belt mechanism is fully functional and free of fraying. Given the age of the vehicle, checking for surface corrosion on the sills and underbody remains standard practice despite the clean structural record.