2017 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · SO66 ANU

The 2017 Kia Sportage recorded a failure in its January 26 2026 MOT at 56,958 miles, with offside and nearside front tyres showing tread depths below the 1.6 mm legal minimum. This outcome marks a deterioration from the February 2025 test at 40,652 miles, where only minor tyre perishing was noted, indicating a worsening maintenance trend. No structural, emission or mechanical defects were recorded in any earlier test, but the tyre failure alone renders the vehicle non‑roadworthy until the tyres are replaced. The mileage record shows an average annual increase of about 6,300 miles, which is typical for a nine‑year‑old vehicle, yet the pattern is not uniform. Between February 2025 (40,652 miles) and January 2026 (56,958 miles) the odometer rose by 16,306 miles, a jump far exceeding the average yearly increment and suggesting either intensive use after a period of low mileage or a data recording anomaly. From 2021 (17,743 miles) to 2022 (20,908 miles) the increase was 3,165 miles, and from 2022 to 2023 (24,244 miles) it rose by 3,336 miles, indicating a steady rise before the sharp accelerations in 2025‑2026. A buyer should therefore inspect tyre tread depth and sidewall condition, confirm the wear state of the front brake discs and pads, and examine suspension bushes, coil springs and wheel bearings for binding or excessive play. Attention should also be given to structural rust around the wheel arches, chassis rails and underbody, as well as the exhaust system, which has not been flagged but may merit verification on a physical inspection. Although earlier tests showed no major mechanical failures, the recurring tyre and brake issues imply that deferred maintenance may have affected overall reliability, making a thorough road test and review of service records essential.