2017 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · CS06 DTS

The vehicle's MOT history shows a worsening trend regarding braking components and tyre condition. While the 2026-04-05 test resulted in a pass, the tester flagged three advisories: the rear parking brake efficiency only just met the required standard, the offside front service brake is binding, and both rear tyres show signs of damage, cracking, or perishing. This follows a pattern of declining braking performance seen in the 2024-11-07 and 2025-11-01 records, where thin brake pads and parking brake issues were first noted. The recorded mileage of 54,742 miles for a 2017 vehicle indicates an average annual usage of approximately 6,082 miles. The MOT records cover a four-year period from October 2022 to April 2026. The data shows consistent annual testing, though the mechanical advisories have become more frequent and varied since the clean results recorded in 2022 and 2023. A prospective buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the braking system. The recurring advisories for thin pads, binding front brakes, and marginal parking brake efficiency suggest the need for a full inspection of the calipers, pads, discs, and the parking brake mechanism itself. The mention of perishing or cracking rear tyres indicates that rubber degradation is occurring, which may be due to age rather than mileage. Checking the condition of all four tyres and the remaining tread depth is necessary to ensure they meet legal requirements and are not subject to age-related structural failure.