2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · AJ70 AFV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning pattern of reactive rather. While it passed the latest test on January 2026 at 48,798 miles, it failed just three miles prior due to critical front brake pad wear and bald tyres. This indicates that the previous owner only addresses mechanical components once they reach the point of legal failure, rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,760 miles per annum. There is a significant gap of 13,444 miles between the January 2024 test at 16,106 miles and the January 2025 test at 29,550 miles, followed by another 19,248 miles covered in the final year. This steady usage suggests the car is not sitting idle, but the rapid rate of wear noted in the later tests suggests the vehicle is being pushed to its limits during these intervals. A buyer must inspect the front suspension and wheel alignment in person. The recurring reports of tyres being worn on the edges in both 2025 and 2026 suggest a persistent tracking issue or worn suspension bushes that have not been rectified. Furthermore, because the front brake pads were measured at under 1.5mm, the buyer should check the brake discs for glazing or deep scoring caused by operating with insufficient material. Checking the state of the remaining three tyres is also vital, as the history shows the owner consistently ignores tyre health until they hit the legal limit.