2016 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · AE16 VYV

The 2016 Kia Sportage presents a current roadworthy status following the 30 June 2025 MOT pass at 71,464 miles, yet the maintenance trend is worsening regarding tyre care. The tester flagged all four tyres worn close to the legal limit on their edges that day. Recurring edge wear first appeared as a rear advisory in the 27 June 2023 test and widened to both front tyres by 23 July 2024, culminating in a full set of marginal tyres last year. Mileage accumulation sits within typical bounds for a ten-year-old vehicle. Records begin at 57,539 miles on 12 July 2022 and climb to 61,613 by 27 June 2023, then 66,463 on 23 July 2024, reaching 71,464 at the latest test. Annual distances run between four and five thousand miles, showing light use with no sudden gaps or high-load periods. Pre-2022 history is absent from the supplied data, leaving early life unverified. A buyer should inspect the full set of tyres for uneven edge scrubbing and confirm replacement urgency, given the 2025 advisories. The 27 June 2023 failure recorded rear brake pads below 1.5 mm and an ineffective windscreen wiper; both were rectified the same day, but examine the rear brake discs for scoring and verify wiper blade condition. Rear shock absorber bushes showed slight wear on both sides in that same 2023 test and were not revisited later, so a physical check of suspension bushes and dampers is prudent to rule out progression. No structural corrosion or exhaust emissions faults appear across the record, indicating the chassis and powertrain have avoided major statutory defects. The pattern of repeated tyre edge wear suggests the previous owner deferred consumable replacements, a habit that may extend to other routine servicing.