2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · SN21 AFR

The 2026‑04‑28 MOT passed with no defects, confirming that the 2021 Kia Sportage remains roadworthy at 24,463 miles. The test history shows a stable maintenance trajectory, as the vehicle passed the 2025‑05‑12 and 2024‑03‑26 inspections without escalating faults. Mileage has risen from 19,829 miles in March 2024 to 24,463 miles by April 2026, an increase of 4,634 miles over 25 months, or roughly 1,854 miles per year, which is higher than the average 4,893 miles per year suggested by the total mileage but still modest for a five‑year‑old model. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests is 1,788 miles accumulated in just over a year, and the subsequent rise to the latest reading adds another 2,846 miles in 11 months, indicating a period of more regular use. A buyer should therefore focus on the suspension components flagged in the 2025 test: the trailing arm bushes and arm pins on both rear and near‑side front positions exhibited wear but were recorded as not causing excessive movement, so close visual inspection and measurement of play are advisable. The service brake fluctuations noted at the same test suggest checking brake discs for scoring, pads for uneven wear, and calipers for binding, especially on the near‑side and off‑side front assemblies. Finally, the absence of structural rust or major mechanical failures in the three MOT records, combined with the low overall mileage, points to a vehicle that has been cared for, yet the recurring suspension and brake advisories merit a thorough in‑person examination to verify that the wear has not progressed to a safety‑critical condition.