2021 KIA Sportage JBL BLK ED DI Mhev SA 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · RK15 BEE

The 2021 Kia Sportage presents a clean bill of health on its most recent MOT, passing on 15 May 2025 at 34,385 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable and, in fact, unblemished across both available tests. No advisories, no failures, and no recurring mechanical or structural concerns appear in the DVSA record. For a vehicle approaching five years of age, this is a strong indicator of consistent upkeep and no emerging faults. The mileage accumulation is measured and entirely typical for a car of this age. Between the 2024 test on 14 May 2024 at 27,041 miles and the 2025 test on 15 May 2025 at 34,385 miles, the vehicle covered 7,344 miles in just under twelve months. That sits comfortably within the roughly 6,877 miles per year average implied by the overall odometer reading. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in usage that would suggest long periods of neglect or, conversely, unusually heavy use. With no defects flagged on either test, there are no recurring faults to scrutinise. The record does not show any pattern of wear items being repeatedly flagged, which means the previous owner appears to have addressed consumables and serviceable components before they reached a test-failing threshold. That said, a clean MOT does not substitute for a physical inspection. A prospective buyer should still examine the condition of the tyres, brake discs and pads, suspension bushes, and underside for any early corrosion, particularly given the vehicle is now over five years old and approaching the period when surface rust on subframes and suspension components commonly begins to develop on modern SUVs. The hybrid powertrain and MHEV system have not triggered any emissions or electrical advisories in the record, which is encouraging. Still, a test drive and a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician remain advisable to verify the health of the hybrid battery, regenerative braking system, and general mechanical integrity beyond what a static MOT check can reveal.