2023 KIA Sportage 3 ISG 1.6L Petrol · RF23 CFM

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 24 July 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded, and the preceding test on 7 April 2026 also returned a clean pass with no entries. With two consecutive advisories-free outcomes achieved at relatively close intervals, the maintenance trend is unambiguously stable and consistent with a vehicle that has been kept in good mechanical order. While a two-test sample is a limited window from which to draw long-term conclusions, the absence of any flagged items across both examinations suggests that the car has not been presenting any borderline wear conditions at the time of testing, and there is no immediate evidence of recurring component deterioration that would warrant particular concern. The recorded mileage of 28,107 miles over a three-year registration period equates to approximately 9,369 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a privately used family SUV of this age. There are no significant gaps in usage implied by the data, and the vehicle does not appear to have been standing idle for prolonged periods, nor does it sit at the higher end of the mileage bracket that would accelerate wear on clutch, braking, and suspension components. This kind of average annual mileage generally keeps the car within the working life of original consumables such as brake pads, discs, and tyres, and suggests that major drivetrain wear items are unlikely to be approaching end-of-life solely on a mileage basis. Given the clean MOT record, the buyer’s focus should shift toward age- and calendar-related deterioration that statutory testing does not necessarily highlight. Tyres on a 2023-registered vehicle should still be within their legal and operational life, but sidewall rubber can perish from age alone, particularly if the car has been kept outdoors or subjected to harsh weather conditions; a close visual inspection of the sidewalls for hairline cracking, and confirmation of the manufacturing date stamped on the tyre, is advisable. The 12-volt battery on a three-year-old car fitted with stop-start technology can also begin to show reduced capacity, so it is worth checking the battery’s state of health, ensuring the engine restarts promptly on the first crank after standing, and confirming that the stop-start function activates reliably once the engine is warm. Finally, although MOT history is clean, attention should be given to time-based servicing items. Brake discs may exhibit light surface corrosion from condensation build-up if the car is used predominantly for short journeys, and a test drive should confirm smooth, vibration-free braking without any pulling to one side that might suggest a binding caliper. Coolant, brake fluid, and automatic or manual transmission fluid all degrade with calendar age regardless of mileage, and verifying that the service book stamps align with Kia’s recommended intervals is essential, along with confirming that the most recent brake fluid change has been carried out within the past two years. A brief road test should also confirm that the suspension is free of clonks or knocks over speed humps, the steering is precise without vibration, and there are no warning lights illuminated on the dashboard, all of which would provide further reassurance that this well-maintained Sportage remains a sound purchase.