2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · RV68 AEY

This Kia Sportage presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean record of passes since October 2023. The most recent test on 29 September 2025 at 52,415 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the vehicle failed its tests on both 14 October 2024 and 29 September 2025, the lack of recorded defects suggests these were likely administrative errors or very minor issues rectified instantly during the same visit. The mileage pattern is consistent and typical for an eight year old vehicle. It covered 9,283 miles between October 2023 and October 2024, followed by a lower accumulation of 4,789 miles leading up to the September 2025 test. This average of roughly 6,552 miles per year indicates steady use without periods of prolonged standing, which generally helps maintain the health of rubber seals and battery longevity. The absence of any advisories over the last three years is unusual for a vehicle of this age. There are no recorded mentions of worn suspension bushes, thinning brake discs, or tyre tread issues. This suggests a high standard of preventative maintenance or a very light duty cycle. A physical inspection should focus on areas the MOT tester may have overlooked or that do not trigger a failure. Check for signs of surface corrosion on the underbody and inspect the condition of the brake pads and tyre sidewalls. Given the clean record, verifying the service history against the mileage will confirm if the previous owner adhered to the manufacturer's oil change intervals.