2011 KIA Sportage 2.0L Petrol · SW11 AWU

The vehicle displays a stable roadworthiness trend, concluding with a pass on 25 November 2025 at 79,005 miles. While the record shows a failure on the same date as the most recent pass, the absence of recorded defects suggests the initial failure may have been triggered by a minor administrative or easily rectified issue rather than a significant mechanical fault. The last four consecutive annual tests have been cleared without any recorded advisories, indicating that the vehicle has met the minimum safety standards required for road use during this period. The current odometer reading of 79,005 miles over a fifteen-year lifespan averages approximately 5,267 miles per annum. This low-mileage profile is consistent across the provided history, showing steady, incremental usage rather than long periods of inactivity. Because the vehicle has covered limited distances, the mechanical components have experienced less cumulative fatigue than a high-mileage equivalent, though the age of the vehicle remains a factor for rubber-based components and seals that can degrade regardless of distance travelled. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake lines, as these items often show signs of age-related perishing or surface corrosion on vehicles of this vintage. Given the clean MOT history, the primary risk lies in hidden structural corrosion or seized mechanical linkages that do not always manifest during a standard test. You should verify the operation of the parking brake and check for any signs of binding calipers, as these are common points of failure for this model that may not be fully captured by a test pass alone. Buying score 75. Risk level Low.