2015 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · AJ64 FUE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection in March 2026 at 79,291 miles. The maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive mechanical care. While the 2024 and 2025 tests returned with no recorded defects, the most recent record indicates a failure to address tyre wear prior to the test, suggesting that the current owner only replaces components once they reach the legal failure limit. The mileage profile is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per annum. Between March 2022 and March 2026, the car covered 34,574 miles, showing a steady usage pattern without significant gaps or neglect. The jump of 9,204 miles between 2025 and 2026 reflects regular annual use. This low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components but increases the risk of rubber-based parts perishing, as seen in the historical records. A buyer should prioritize inspecting the alignment and suspension geometry, as the 2023 and 2026 tests both flagged inner edge wear on the front tyres. This recurring issue points to incorrect tracking or worn suspension bushes that have not yet been rectified. Additionally, the 2023 report noted pitted and scored rear brake discs; a physical inspection must verify the current thickness and condition of these discs to ensure they have been replaced or have not further deteriorate. The history of cracking and perishing tyres in the 2023 test suggests the vehicle may have sat for extended periods, which can age rubber prematurely. Check the sidewalls of all current tyres for dry rot regardless of remaining tread depth. Since no structural corrosion or exhaust failures have appeared in the records, the primary focus should remain on these consumables and the mechanical cause of the uneven tyre wear.