2015 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · BL65 VOV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. While the car passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 76,152 miles, the failure report from that same day highlights several significant safety issues that the owner only addressed immediately before the pass. The trend for the braking system is concerning, as front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin across three separate test dates between January 2025 and December 2025. At 76,152 miles, the Sportage has averaged approximately 7,000 miles per year, which is consistent with low-intensity use for its age. However, the data shows a sudden spike in activity between January 2024 (65,105 miles) and January 2025 (71,732 miles), where the vehicle covered over 6,000 miles in just twelve months. This increased usage correlates with the sudden appearance of mechanical faults, specifically the degradation of the parking brake noted in the early 2025 tests. A buyer must scrutinise the braking system during a physical inspection. The December 2025 failure noted that the parking brake efficiency was below 50% and inoperative on both sides, suggesting either seized cables or worn shoes that require immediate attention. The recurring advisory for thin front pads over multiple months indicates that the owner ignores basic consumable maintenance until an MOT failure occurs. Additionally, the rear tyres showed signs of perishing and uneven wear in late 2025, which suggests the vehicle may have sat for long periods or suffers from alignment issues.