2016 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · YA65 RVL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, though the MOT history reveals a pattern of immediate rectification following failures. The most recent test on 28 March 2025 at 100,169 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a failure on the exact same day. This suggests that the owner is proactive in addressing MOT failures immediately to maintain compliance rather than allowing faults to persist. The overall maintenance trend appears stable, as the vehicle has consistently returned to clean passes following the resolution of test-day issues. The mileage profile is consistent with typical UK usage for a decade old, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. Between April 2023 at 87,894 miles and April 2024 at 93,551 miles, the car covered 5,657 miles, which is slightly below the annual average. However, another 6,618 miles were clocked in the year leading up to the March 2025 test. This steady accumulation indicates the vehicle is used regularly, which generally prevents issues with components such as suspension bushes, brake discs, and exhaust systems from long periods of stagnation. While the record shows no lingering advisories in recent tests, the recurring failures in 2024 and 2025 indicate that mechanical or safety components are reaching their wear limits. Since the specific reasons for these failures were not detailed in the summary, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of the braking system for binding calipers and the structural integrity for corrosion. Given the 100,000-mile milestone, attention should also be paid to the drivetrain and the condition of the coil springs to ensure no deep-seated wear is developing beyond what the MOT tester captures.