2022 KIA Sportage GT-Line ISG 1.6L Petrol · WR22 ORV

A clean bill of health is the standout feature of this 2022 Kia Sportage GT-Line ISG, with a single DVSA MOT pass recorded on 25 April 2025 and no advisories or defects noted at that test. The absence of any flagged items on a car approaching three years old at the point of testing suggests that core safety-related systems, including braking, suspension, tyres, lighting, and emissions, were all within specification at the time. While a single pass provides only a snapshot rather than a long-term trend, the lack of advisories is a positive indicator of roadworthiness and removes the usual concerns about emerging wear items that frequently appear on vehicles in this age bracket. Prospective buyers should, however, recognise that the next scheduled test would be due in April 2026, meaning any deterioration since the recorded test would not yet be documented. With 29,259 miles recorded over approximately four years of use, this Sportage has covered roughly 7,300 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a privately used family SUV of this age. There are no significant gaps in testing or sudden mileage jumps that would suggest a period of storage, a change in usage pattern, or potential clocking concerns. This steady, moderate accumulation rate is mechanically favourable: braking components, tyres, suspension bushes, and drivetrain items will have experienced consistent but not excessive wear, and the engine and ancillaries are unlikely to have suffered from the issues associated with prolonged standing or conversely, heavy sustained use. Given the sparsity of the MOT history, a prospective buyer should focus inspection efforts on the components that would be expected to begin showing wear at this mileage on a Sportage of this generation. Pay particular attention to the rear brake discs and pads, which on turbocharged petrol Kia models of this era can show surface corrosion or uneven wear after three to four years of mixed driving. Listen for any binding or dragging sensation when releasing the handbrake, and check for scoring or lipping on the disc edges. On the test drive, the brake pedal should feel firm and progressive without excessive travel, and the car should stop in a straight line without pulling to either side. Suspension refinement is also worth probing carefully. The GT-Line specification sits on stiffer dampers and larger wheels than lower trims, which can make early signs of wear more perceptible. Listen for knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, particularly from the anti-roll bar bushes and lower control arm linkages, both known to be stress points on this platform. On uneven B-roads, the car should remain composed and quiet; any excess vibration through the steering wheel, rumbling from the wheel arches, or a sense of the vehicle wandering may indicate worn components. Finally, inspect the underbody area for any signs of corrosion on subframe mounting points and brake pipe runs, as even low-mileage SUVs can develop surface rust in these locations, particularly around the rear axle and exhaust mounting areas.