2015 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · AP15 MXZ

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean MOT pass in August 2025 at 62,682 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement and proactive repair after a period of mechanical neglect in 2024. While the vehicle failed its test at 56,715 miles due to suspension and tyre issues, the subsequent pass four days later with no recorded defects indicates that the previous owner addressed the immediate faults identified by the tester. At eleven years of age, the recorded mileage of 62,682 miles represents an average usage of approximately 5,700 miles per year. This low mileage profile typically suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine components compared to high-mileage counterparts. The data shows consistent annual progression of roughly 5,000 to 6,000 miles between 2022 and 2025, though the low usage frequency often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components over time as seen in the historical records. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the tyres, as the record highlights a persistent issue of perishing and cracking stretching from 2022 through 2024. Despite the clean 2025 result, low-mileage vehicles suffer from dry rot on sidewalls regardless of tread depth. The previous failure of the front suspension arm ball joint dust covers in 2024 also warrants a physical check of the front suspension assembly to ensure no grease leakage or lateral play has developed since the repairs made before the last test. Additionally, verifying the nearside headlamp washer system noted as poor in 2023 would ensure that equipment has been fully rectified.