2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · CK21 RWF

The 2021 Kia Sportage holds a current MOT valid until April 2027, having passed its most recent test on 14 April 2026 at 45,669 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though the record reveals a pattern of minor oversights rather than diligent preventative care. The tester flagged an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on the most recent test, a recurring issue that also appeared on the April 2025 failure when the offside rear tyre was similarly worn. This suggests tyre condition is not being monitored proactively between tests. The April 2025 failure also identified front brake pads below 1.5 mm, indicating braking components were allowed to wear to the point of failure rather than being replaced in good time. The windscreen wiper defect noted in that same failure was rectified before the retest two days later, and a separate windscreen damage advisory appeared on the 2025 pass, suggesting the screen has sustained chips or cracks that have not yet warranted replacement. The vehicle has covered approximately 9,134 miles per year since registration, which is typical for a five-year-old SUV. Mileage accumulation has been fairly consistent, with no dramatic gaps or sudden spikes in the record. The 5,345-mile increase between the April 2025 and April 2026 tests is slightly above the annual average but not unusual. There are no prolonged periods of inactivity evident from the data, and the annual test pattern has been maintained without significant delays. A buyer should pay close attention to the condition of all four tyres, particularly the offside edges, given the repeated advisories on both front and rear offside tyres across multiple tests. The front brake pads were dangerously thin at the 2025 failure, so the current pad thickness and disc condition should be verified in person, along with the rear calipers, which have not been flagged but may show uneven wear if the vehicle has been driven with binding or dragging brakes. The windscreen should be inspected for any remaining damage or chips, and both wiper blades tested for effective clearing across the full sweep. Beyond the flagged items, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion is advisable, as the Sportage's rear subframe and suspension mounting points are known to attract surface rust on higher-mileage examples. Suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked for deterioration, given the mileage and typical wear patterns on a vehicle of this age used on UK roads.