2017 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · CY67 AAX

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 11 November 2025 with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of pass outcomes across the available DVSA history. While the latest test is clean, the 2024 examination noted four advisories relating to brake discs across all four corners and a worn offside rear suspension arm pin or bush. The 2023 and 2022 tests were issued without any advisories, suggesting the brake disc wear and suspension component degradation emerged between late 2023 and late 2024. Although the overall trend remains stable in the sense that the car has consistently passed, the cluster of advisories appearing in the middle of the record warrants attention, as they represent the earliest stages of wear on components that will require eventual replacement. With 25,739 miles recorded over approximately nine years, this Sportage has covered an average of around 2,860 miles annually, which is notably low for a vehicle of this age and is more consistent with light weekend or short-journey use rather than regular motorway driving. Low annual mileage of this nature can have mixed mechanical consequences; whilst major drivetrain components such as the engine, clutch and gearbox are likely to be well preserved, prolonged periods of standing or only short trips can accelerate deterioration of certain items. Brake discs and callipers can suffer from surface corrosion and seizing due to infrequent use, exhaust systems can develop internal moisture corrosion, and the 12V battery is unlikely to have been maintained through regular deep cycling. Coolant and brake fluid also degrade over time regardless of mileage, so calendar-based servicing remains essential. Given the advisories from the 2024 test, a prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the braking and suspension systems. The worn and pitted condition of the offside rear brake disc noted at that time would typically progress over the following twelve months, so on a test drive listen for any brake shudder under firm pedal application, particularly from the rear axle, and check for pulsation through the brake pedal. The offside rear suspension arm pin or bush wear should be assessed by pushing down firmly on each corner of the vehicle and listening for clunks or knocking noises as the suspension rebounds, particularly over uneven road surfaces or speed humps. The front brake disc advisories, described as not excessive at the time, should be inspected by a mechanic for remaining material thickness, as discs approaching their wear limit will typically require replacement at the next service interval. Uneven tyre wear, particularly on the rear axle, may also indicate lingering suspension bushing degradation. Beyond the advisory-related items, the low-mileage profile means a physical inspection should concentrate on age-related deterioration rather than wear from use. The 2021 advisory noting perishing across all tyres in the tread area highlights a known issue with low-use vehicles, and the current set of tyres should be carefully examined for sidewall cracking, dry rot, and tread depth, as tyres older than six years may need replacement regardless of remaining tread. Inspect the underside of the vehicle, including brake calipers, fuel and brake lines, and the exhaust system, for any signs of surface corrosion caused by infrequent use. Verify the age of the 12V battery, as one fitted at build in 2017 is well beyond its typical service life and may fail without warning. Confirm the service history stamps for time-based items such as brake fluid renewal, coolant replacement, and cambelt or timing chain inspection if applicable, and check that any diagnostic or infotainment faults commonly associated with ageing Kias of this era have been rectified. A comprehensive pre-purchase inspection by a competent independent garage would be strongly advisable given the combination of recent brake and suspension advisories alongside the low annual mileage.