2016 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · WJ66 ABK

The vehicle presents a stable maintenance profile with a clean MOT record at its most recent inspection. In the August 2025 test at 36,386 miles, the car passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a successful result in August 2023 at 28,851 miles, suggesting that any previous issues have been addressed or have resolved. The mileage pattern indicates exceptionally low usage for a 2016 model, averaging approximately 3,639 miles per year. The data shows a consistent, incremental increase in distance covered between annual tests, moving from 13,294 miles in 2019 to the current 36,386 miles. This low-mileage profile suggests the vehicle has spent significant periods stationary or has been used only for short-distance trips, which typically results in less wear on the drivetrain and engine components compared to high-mileage counterparts. Recurring advisories regarding tyre condition suggest a pattern of age-related degradation rather than heavy tread wear. The August 2024 test at 32,375 miles flagged perishing and cracking on both the nearside and offside rear tyres. This issue appeared previously in the August 2022 test at 25,158 miles, where the left hand rear and right rear tyres were noted as perishing within the tread. While these were resolved by the 2025 test, the history indicates that rubber components may be prone to drying out due to the low annual mileage and potential periods of inactivity. A prospective buyer should focus a physical inspection on the condition of all rubber components, including suspension bushes, engine mounts, and various seals, to ensure they have not perished from lack of use. Although no structural corrosion or brake issues have surfaced in the MOT history, the low mileage warrants a check of the battery health and fluid degradation. Ensuring the tyres are relatively fresh and not showing signs of sidewall cracking will be essential, given the documented tendency for the rubber to degrade over time on this specific vehicle.