2018 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · RE68 SBO

The 2018 Kia Sportage presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass on 1 December 2025 at 57,437 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The vehicle carries no defects or advisories on any test, and the most recent pass confirms structural integrity, brake function, and exhaust emissions met DVSA standards at the time of testing. Annual mileage sits at a typical 7,180 miles per year for an eight-year-old vehicle, with the odometer rising from 36,578 miles at the November 2023 test to 48,872 miles in November 2024 and 57,437 miles by December 2025. The step from 48,685 to 48,872 miles between the failed and passed November 2024 tests shows only light use in that interval. Records are sparse but clean, showing no corrosion, suspension bushes, coil springs, or binding calipers flagged at any stage. The December 2025 fail at 57,436 miles and the November 2024 fail at 48,685 miles both list no defects recorded, which points to administrative or presentational issues at the testing station rather than mechanical fault. Previous owners appear to have kept basic upkeep current, given the absence of tyre, wiper, or consumable wear entries across the timeline. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of brake discs, suspension joints, and underbody for hidden corrosion, since MOT clears do not cover wear between tests. Verify the two zero-defect failures were clerical and confirm service history matches the 57,437-mile record before purchase.