2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · PJ68 ABO

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, having achieved a clean pass on January 30 2026 at 67,852 miles. The maintenance trend shows significant improvement following a period of instability in early 2025. While the car suffered two failures within that month, the most recent inspection with no recorded defects or advisories indicates that the previous issues were addressed and the vehicle currently meets all regulatory standards. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical UK usage for a family SUV, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per annum. Between the January 2024 test at 42,491 miles and the February 2025 test at 56,016 miles, the vehicle covered 13,525 miles. The more recent interval of 11,836 miles covered between February 2025 and January 2026. This steady accumulation suggests regular use rather than long periods of standing, which generally protects drivetrain and suspension components from moisture-related degradation and seizing. The failures recorded in January 2025 at 54,802 miles and February 2025 at 56,013 miles require closer scrutiny during a physical inspection, as the specific mechanical causes were not detailed in the summary provided. These back-to-back failures often indicate issues with minor components such as lighting, bulbs, or exhaust emissions. A buyer should verify that these were rectified and inspect the condition of the brake discs and suspension bushes to ensure no hidden wear remains from the 11,000 miles driven since the last clean pass.