2023 KIA Sportage 3 ISG Mhev S-A 1.6L Hybrid electric · WD72 KVV

The 2023 Kia Sportage 3 ISG MHEV S-A presents a clean mechanical profile with only a single MOT cycle on record, the most recent test being a pass on 13 January 2026 at 30,323 miles. The failure the previous day resolved entirely through minor rectification. No recurring mechanical faults have emerged. The maintenance trend is stable and unremarkable, which for a three-year-old vehicle is precisely what a buyer should expect. Annualised mileage sits at approximately 10,108 miles per year, entirely consistent with typical UK private use. The odometer reading advanced from first registration to the January 2026 test without any recorded intermediate tests, so no acceleration or stagnation in usage patterns can be established. The absence of earlier MOT entries is explained by the vehicle's age; first MOT is not due until three years. No gap anomalies exist in this sparse but normal dataset. The January 2026 failure merits specific attention. The tester identified defective nearside front wiper blade and ineffective offside front windscreen wiper, alongside tyre pressure monitoring system warnings on both front corners. These faults were remedied within twenty-four hours and the vehicle passed without advisory note. The TPMS alerts indicate low tyre pressures rather than sensor malfunction, suggesting routine inflation neglect rather than component failure. Wiper blade deterioration at this mileage points to consumable wear rather than mechanical defect. A prospective buyer should verify wiper blade condition and arm tension, inspect tyre sidewalls and tread depth across all four corners, and confirm TPMS sensor battery integrity given the dual warnings. Brake discs and pads warrant examination at this age and mileage, though no binding, scoring, or imbalance has been flagged. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and underbody corrosion should be assessed given the vehicle's hybrid architecture and potential for urban stop-start use. No structural concerns, exhaust emissions faults, or brake system defects appear in the record. The overall verdict is favourable: a low-mileage, recently-tested vehicle with no evidence of deferred maintenance or developing mechanical pathology.