2016 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · BK66 CXC

The vehicle maintains a generally roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend over the last five years. The most recent test in December 2025 at 66,715 miles passed without failures, though it introduced advisories regarding perishing and damage on both rear tyres. These issues are age-related rubber degradation rather than mechanical failure, suggesting the vehicle may have experienced periods of low use or long sitting which often leads to sidewall cracking. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per annum. Between December 2021 and December 2025, the car covered 17,263 miles, showing a steady usage profile without extreme spikes. This low-mileage profile typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and suspension components, though it increases the likelihood of dry rot in rubber components like bushes and tyres drying out, as seen in the most recent MOT entries. A buyer should pay close attention to the items noted in the December 2023 test at 58,421 miles, which flagged both thin rear brake pads and a non-excessive oil leak. While the leak was not a failure at the time, the engine should be inspected in person to ensure the leak has not worsened into a significant seep since then. The advisory for rear belt buckles in late 2025 is a minor safety-item that must be addressed to ensure seatbelt functionality and to avoid future failures. Physical inspection should also verify the condition of the rear tyres, as the 2025 record indicated they were beginning to perish. Since there have been no structural corrosion or failures recorded in the history, the chassis appears sound, but a close look at the underbody is necessary to check for emerging surface rust on the exhaust or suspension mounting points, which are common on vehicles of this age regardless of mileage.