2016 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · CU16 ABX

The March 2026 MOT at 48,391 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming the vehicle is presently roadworthy, while the same day’s failure highlighted a near‑side rear tyre lump and rear brake pads measuring 1.1 mm, indicating recent remedial attention. Over the ten‑year lifespan the mileage has risen from 15,417 miles in March 2019 to 48,391 miles in March 2026, averaging about 4,839 miles per year; the incremental increases—2,331 miles in 2020‑21, 4,175 miles in 2021‑22, 5,690 miles in 2023‑24 and a consistent rise of roughly 5,700 miles in the last two years—show a steady acceleration of use without any prolonged periods of inactivity. A buyer should therefore inspect the rear suspension bushes and shock absorbers for excessive wear, verify the condition of the rear brake discs for scoring or cracking, and measure tyre tread depth and side‑wall integrity, especially on the near‑side rear tyre that has repeatedly shown structural defects; a visual check for corrosion on the chassis and wheel arches, and confirmation that the child seat mounting does not impede adult belt inspection, also addresses the recurring non‑critical but indicative issues recorded throughout the history.