2019 KIA Sportage 1.6L Diesel · SR19 EPX

The 2019 KIA Sportage presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, with a clean bill of health in its most recent MOT on 25 February 2026 at 55,961 miles. No defects were recorded. Every preceding annual test, stretching back to 22 February 2022 at 32,977 miles, also passed with zero advisories or failures. This is an unusually clean record for a seven-year-old vehicle, suggesting consistent, proactive upkeep rather than reactive repairs. The mileage accumulation is steady and typical for its age, averaging roughly 7,994 miles per year. The intervals between tests show a consistent pattern of annual mileage gains: approximately 5,464 miles between February 2022 and March 2023, 3,172 miles between March 2023 and March 2024, 2,168 miles between March 2024 and March 2025, and 12,180 miles between March 2025 and February 2026. That final jump is notable and worth contextualising. A buyer should verify whether the vehicle saw a period of heavier use or longer commutes in that final year, which would accelerate wear on consumables like brake discs, tyres, and suspension bushes despite the clean MOT outcome. With no recurring faults flagged across five consecutive tests, there is no pattern of deterioration to raise concern. That said, the clean record does not eliminate the need for a thorough in-person inspection. A buyer should physically examine the condition of the front and rear brake discs and pads, given the higher mileage in the final interval. Suspension components, including front lower arm bushes, rear trailing arm bushes, and coil springs, should be checked for perishing or play, as these commonly degrade on SUVs of this age regardless of MOT outcomes. The underside should be inspected for corrosion, particularly around subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points. Tyre condition and tread depth across all four corners, including the spare if fitted, deserve close attention given the increased annual mileage in the final period. The exhaust system should be checked for corrosion or leaks, and a road test should confirm smooth gearchange, absence of clutch slip, and no unusual drivetrain vibrations. Overall, this is a well-documented vehicle with a clean MOT history, but the final-year mileage increase warrants a careful pre-purchase inspection focused on wear components and structural integrity.