2014 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · CE14 GDJ

The vehicle's MOT history shows a fluctuating maintenance trend, moving from a failure in early 2024 to a clean pass in January 2025, before a new advisory appeared in the most recent test. The November 2025 test at 108,524 miles recorded a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge. This follows a pattern of tyre-related advisories seen in the January 2024 test, where three tyres were flagged for cracking or perishing. The vehicle has covered 108,524 miles over its 12-year lifespan, averaging approximately 9,044 miles per year. This usage level is consistent with typical UK driving patterns for a vehicle of this age. The MOT records show a significant gap between the December 2022 test and the January 2024 test, though the mileage data provided does not allow for a specific calculation of distance covered during that specific interval. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the tyre condition across all four corners, specifically checking for uneven wear patterns that might indicate alignment issues or suspension geometry faults. The January 2024 record flagged a damaged nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover and an offside rear service brake binding slightly. While the track rod end was noted as a minor defect during a failure, the recurring mention of tyre wear and previous brake binding suggests the braking system and steering components require close scrutiny. The presence of multiple tyre advisories regarding perishing and edge wear suggests that consumable maintenance has been reactive rather than proactive. Focus should be placed on the condition of the suspension bushes and steering linkages to ensure the reported track rod end issue has been fully rectified and not replaced by further degradation.