2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · AJS 50Y

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT in September 2025 at 24,047 miles, though the tester flagged slight damage and perishing on both rear tyres. This follows a clean record from 2024 and 2023, but mirrors an earlier advisory from November 2021 concerning front tyres worn close to the limit on their inner edges. The maintenance trend is stable but shows a recurring pattern of tyre degradation, suggesting either inconsistent tyre care or a potential underlying alignment issue that has not been rectified. Mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,006 miles annually. The recorded intervals between tests are consistent, with roughly 5,000 to 6,000 miles added each year from 2021 to 2025. This pattern indicates regular, albeit light, use rather than long periods of static storage, though the low annual mileage may contribute to premature tyre perishing due to age rather than wear. A buyer should prioritise a detailed inspection of all four tyres for cracking, perishing, and uneven wear patterns, particularly on the inner edges. The history suggests checking the suspension and tracking geometry, as repeated edge wear can indicate binding or misalignment. While the MOT history shows no structural, brake, or suspension defects, the age of the vehicle combined with low mileage warrants a careful examination of rubber components, exhaust integrity, and any signs of corrosion, especially around the sills and underbody, to assess the effects of age over use.