2015 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · SD65 CDK

The 2015 KIA Sportage has maintained a clean MOT history with no defects recorded across all five tests, most recently passing on 27 October 2025 at 57,725 miles. This suggests the vehicle has consistently met DVSA’s minimum roadworthiness standards, though the single failure in March 2024—despite being retested the same month—appears anomalous and may indicate a minor administrative oversight rather than a recurring mechanical issue. The absence of advisories or repeated faults implies the vehicle has not suffered from persistent problems with suspension bushes, coil springs, binding calipers, or corrosion in critical areas. However, the lack of defects does not preclude wear that falls outside MOT scope, such as gradual degradation in brake pads, shock absorbers, or drivetrain components. The recorded mileage of 57,725 miles over approximately 11 years equates to an average of around 5,248 miles annually, which is unusually low for a vehicle of this age. The largest gap between tests occurs between March 2023 (40,241 miles) and March 2024 (49,002 miles), a span of nearly 12 months with just 8,761 miles accumulated—a pattern that repeats between the October 2024 tests (53,627 to 53,629 miles). Such prolonged periods of low usage may contribute to issues like dry-rotted rubber components (e.g., suspension mounts, hoses) or battery degradation, neither of which are detectable in an MOT. Conversely, the brief mileage jumps (e.g., 4,781 miles between March and October 2024) suggest the vehicle was driven regularly during those periods, which could mitigate some wear concerns. Given the clean MOT record, a buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of high-wear items not covered by the test, including the condition of brake discs and pads (particularly rear brakes, as the 2024 failure might hint at a potential oversight), the integrity of suspension bushes and shock absorbers, and the presence of corrosion in wheel arches or subframes. The vehicle’s age and low mileage also warrant checking for signs of neglect in less obvious areas, such as the condition of the battery, power steering fluid levels, and the health of the exhaust system for leaks or excessive rust. While the MOT history is reassuring, the prolonged periods of inactivity raise questions about whether routine maintenance—such as fluid changes or tyre rotations—has been consistently performed.