2010 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · PL10 CWE

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness based on a remarkably stable maintenance history. The most recent inspection conducted on 19 November 2025 at 97,222 miles passed with zero defects or advisories. This clean result follows four consecutive successful passes, indicating that the previous owners have consistently maintained the safety and environmental aspects of the vehicle to DVSA standards over the last five years. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per annum. Between October 2022 at 87,502 miles and November 2025 at 97,222 miles, the car covered roughly 10,000 miles, suggesting steady but light usage. While the gap between the 2020 and 2021 tests shows a period of lower activity, the overall mileage remains low for the age, which typically reduces the mechanical strain on the drivetrain and engine components compared to high-mileage counterparts. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on age-related degradation that annual tests do not always capture. The inspector should check the chassis for structural corrosion, particularly around the wheel arches and sills, where these Sportage models are prone to rust. Given the low mileage, rubber components such as suspension bushes and split hoses should be inspected for cracking or rot from age rather than mechanical wear. The brake discs should also be checked for pitting or surface rust, as infrequent use can sometimes lead to oxidation on the braking surfaces.