2018 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · YS67 XOC

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a stable and increasingly positive maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test conducted on 29 October 2025 at 63,591 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a period of consistent clean passes over the previous three years, indicating that the vehicle has been maintained to a high standard and does not suffer from recurring mechanical or structural failures that typically trigger MOT recalls. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. Data shows steady usage between tests, such as the 11,815 miles driven between November 2023 and November 2024, and another 12,601 miles between November 2024 and October 2025. This regularity suggests the car has been used for routine travel, which is often beneficial for seals and brake components compared to long periods of standing. The only anomaly in the history is the failure on 6 December 2022 at 28,096 miles, but the vehicle passed the re-test the following day, suggesting a minor issue that was rectified immediately. Since the MOT record shows no historical advisories or recurring faults, a physical inspection should focus on standard consumable wear that the MOT test does not cover. A buyer should check the condition of the suspension bushes and control arm ball, as these can perish over time regardless of low mileage. Given the clean history, inspecting the brake discs for surface pitting and ensuring the tyres have even wear patterns will be standard procedure. The lack of recorded corrosion issues suggests the structural integrity of the chassis remains sound, but a visual check of the underbody for surface rust is always advisable for a vehicle of this age.