2017 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · SA17 ACU

The vehicle presents a stable maintenance profile with a clean MOT record as of the most recent test on 20 October 2025. Although the record shows two failures, these appear to be administrative or minor procedural issues rather than mechanical failures, as no specific defects were logged during the 2023 or 2025 failure entries. The transition from a failure to a pass on the same day in October 2025 suggests that any identified issues were rectified immediately, maintaining a consistent standard of roadworthiness. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical domestic usage pattern for a nine-year-old vehicle. The car has covered 78,580 miles, averaging approximately 8,731 miles per year. The progression from 63,291 miles in October 2023 to 72,059 miles in October 2024, and finally to 78,580 miles in October 2025, shows a steady and predictable increase. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not sat idle for extended periods, which helps prevent issues like perished rubber seals or seized brake calipers. Since the MOT history shows no recurring advisories regarding suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake discs, the mechanical integrity appears sound from a regulatory standpoint. However, because the MOT is a snapshot of specific safety items, a buyer should still conduct a physical inspection of the underside for corrosion and check the condition of the tyres and wiper blades. Given the mileage, a thorough check of the drivetrain components and the service history for oil changes is recommended to complement this clean MOT record.