2012 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · CT12 AXD

The vehicle currently presents as roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT test on 23 June 2025 at 92,952 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears improving as the mechanical issues identified in the previous year have been addressed, resulting in a clean inspection sheet. This suggests the owner is reactive to faults once they are flagged by the tester. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per annum. Between the June 2022 test at 75,954 miles and the June 2025 test at 92,952 miles, the car covered roughly 17,000 miles. This low annual usage typically reduces the strain on the drivetrain and engine, though it can lead to rubber components and seals becoming brittle due to age rather than distance driven. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension geometry, as the June 2024 test at 87,936 miles flagged worn suspension arm bushes on both trailing arms. While this did not result in an immediate failure at that time, these components are prone to wear on this model. The buyer must check for play in the rear arms to ensure the repair mentioned in history was performed effectively. The history also shows a way pattern of uneven tyre wear, with 2023 and 2024 both noting rear tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edges. This indicates potential alignment issues or worn shock car. Verify the current tyre tread depths and even wear patterns across all wheels to ensure the vehicle is not currently scrubbing through new rubber.