2015 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · RE64 NTA

The 2015 Kia Sportage presents a clean and stable roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 29 November 2025 at 95,205 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This follows a pattern of consistent passes across the available history, indicating no recurring mechanical or structural faults have been flagged by DVSA testers. The maintenance trend is stable and improving, as the vehicle has moved from earlier bare-pass results to its current fully clean bill of health with no advisories. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for an eleven-year-old vehicle. Between the January 2024 test at 81,210 miles and the December 2024 test at 89,511 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 8,300 miles in eleven months. The jump from 89,511 miles in December 2024 to 95,205 miles by November 2025 represents roughly 5,700 miles over eleven months, suggesting a slight reduction in annual use. No alarming gaps or sudden spikes in mileage are evident from the record, and the overall annual average of around 8,655 miles aligns with normal mixed-use driving rather than prolonged standing or excessive motorway wear. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. The absence of flagged defects does not guarantee the absence of wear, particularly on consumable components such as tyres, brake discs and pads, and suspension bushes, which deteriorate between tests without necessarily triggering a failure. Given the vehicle's age, attention should also be paid to the condition of the exhaust system, coil springs, and underside for any early signs of corrosion, especially around suspension mounting points and subframes where salt exposure takes its toll over time. A short road test remains essential. Listen for knocks or clunks from the front and rear suspension over rough surfaces, check for any binding or uneven braking that could indicate caliper issues, and monitor exhaust emissions under load for signs of a deteriorating catalytic converter or lambda sensor. The clean MOT record is encouraging, but it reflects a snapshot in time. Hands-on verification of these mechanical and structural areas will confirm whether the previous owner's upkeep matches what the paperwork suggests.