2014 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · Y8 ALV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 114,584 miles passed, it again noted an offside rear tyre worn to the legal limit. This follows a significant failure in early January 2025 where multiple mechanical and suspension issues were identified simultaneously, suggesting that the owner only addresses faults once they reach a point of failure or critical advisory threshold. At 114,584 miles over 12 years, the Sportage averages approximately 9,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a family-sized SUV. The records show consistent annual testing, with roughly 8,500 miles covered between the January 2024 and January 2025 tests, and another 7,000 miles between early 2025 and early 2026. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly rather than sitting stationary, which explains the consistent wear observed on suspension and braking components. A buyer must closely inspect the suspension geometry and alignment given the recurring reports of inner-edge tyre wear and worn trailing arm bushes. The 2025 failure highlighted excessive wear on the offside rear suspension arm bush and wear on the nearside rear, which often indicates poor alignment or worn steering components that can lead to premature tyre degradation. Furthermore, the misting on the nearside front shock absorber noted in 2024 should be checked for active leaks to ensure the damping integrity has not deteriorated. The braking system also shows a history of neglect, with thin pads and worn discs flagged across the 2024 and 2025 records. Since the nearside front pads were below 1.5mm in early 2025, the buyer should verify the remaining life of the current pads and the condition of the rotors. Given the pattern of replacing components only when they fail, a thorough inspection of the entire brake assembly is necessary to ensure no other immediate costs are required.