2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · PK71 EXZ

The 2021 Kia Sportage presents a clean roadworthiness record as of its most recent MOT on 17 September 2025 at 9,196 miles, where it passed with zero defects. With only two recorded tests in its lifetime, both clean, the maintenance trend is stable and unremarkable in the best sense. No recurring faults, no advisories, and no failures have surfaced across either inspection, suggesting the vehicle has been kept in sound mechanical order throughout its early life. Mileage accumulation tells a clear story of exceptionally light use. Between the September 2024 test at 6,789 miles and the September 2025 test at 9,196 miles, the car covered just 2,407 miles over a full twelve months. Across its entire five-year lifespan, the recorded total of 9,196 miles equates to roughly 1,839 miles per year, well below the UK average. The two annual tests are spaced almost exactly twelve months apart, indicating a consistent yearly servicing and testing cycle rather than erratic use or long-term storage. No mileage gaps or sudden spikes appear in the record. Despite the spotless paperwork, a buyer should still approach a low-mileage, five-year-old SUV with a critical eye. Vehicles covering such short distances are prone to specific issues that MOT tests do not always catch, including brake disc corrosion from infrequent use, tyre sidewall deterioration due to age rather than wear, and seized or binding handbrake mechanisms on rear calipers. The Sportage's suspension bushes and coil springs may show less fatigue than a high-mileage equivalent, but rubber components degrade with time regardless of mileage. A thorough test drive over varied surfaces remains essential to confirm there are no clunks, rattles, or uneven braking. Structurally, the underbody and inner wing arches deserve close visual inspection, as five years of road salt exposure can initiate corrosion even on lightly used cars. The exhaust system and DPF, if fitted, should be checked for soot buildup from repeated short trips that prevent regeneration cycles. The clean MOT record is reassuring, but it reflects only two snapshots in time. A pre-purchase inspection focusing on age-related deterioration, rather than mileage-driven wear, is the sensible next step.