2010 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · BV60 LHG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. While it passed its latest test in January 2026 at 136,081 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior. The most significant concern is the supplementary restraint system warning lamp, which failed to illuminate during testing, indicating a potential fault in the airbag deployment system. This issue remains a critical safety point and suggests that safety-critical electronics are only addressed when they cause an immediate MOT failure. At 136,081 miles over 16 years, the Sportage averages approximately 8,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for an older SUV. The data shows a consistent level of activity, with 5,721 miles covered between November 2023 and January 2025, and another 1,735 miles recorded between February 2025 and January 2026. This steady mileage suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which explains the progressive wear on rubber components and mechanical parts. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems due to recurring failures. The January 2025 test flagged a fractured nearside front coil spring, an excessively worn anti-roll bar ball joint, and critically thin brake pads on both rear axles. While these were reportedly rectified, the previous advisory for anti-roll bar play in 2023 indicates the front suspension is reaching the end of its life. The repeated failures of the horn and washer system across multiple years further demonstrate that basic auxiliary items are often ignored until they prevent a pass.