2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · YH12 AEJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent inspection. The last MOT conducted on 25 July 2023 at 104,305 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the vehicle met the minimum safety standards at that time. While the history shows instances of failure immediately prior to passes in both 2022 and 2023, the owner successfully rectified the identified issues to achieve re-certification. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,450 miles per year. Between August 2021 at 92,312 miles and August 2022 at 98,299 miles, the car covered 5,987 miles. The subsequent interval saw another 6,006 miles covered before the July 2023 test. This steady accumulation suggests regular use which is often better for mechanical components like seals and bushings than long periods of stationary, though the age of the vehicle means rubber components remain a concern. Since the last MOT is now nearly three years old, a buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection to account for potential wear since the 2023 test. Focus should be placed on the structural integrity of the chassis and subframe for corrosion, which are common failure points on this generation of Kia. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for fatigue, and check the brake system for binding or corro discs, as the low mileage does not prevent the degradation of these age-related items.