2014 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · CV14 CTZ

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status with the maintenance trend showing signs of improvement following a significant failure. The most recent test on 17 June 2025 at 46,002 miles passed with only an advisory for an offside rear tyre worn to the legal limit on the inner edge. This indicates that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed, though the vehicle is now entering a phase where age-related wear begins to require closer attention. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,834 miles per year. The data shows a significant gap in usage between February 2023 and February 2024, where the car covered only 5,132 miles in sixteen months. While the low mileage suggests less strain on the engine and drivetrain components, the long periods of standing can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components such as bushes and seals, which is consistent with the suspension-related failures seen in the 2022 test. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension geometry and bushings. The December 2022 failure highlighted multiple faults including a nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint, a trailing arm bush on the offside rear, and a track rod end dust cover. While these were repaired to pass subsequent tests, the low-mileage nature of the car often masksrelated corrosion or cracking in rubber components that occurs with age. The advisory on the inner edge wear of the tyre also suggests a potential alignment issue or a worn component that should be verified to prevent premature tyre replacement.