2015 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · DU65 AAO

The most recent MOT on 2025‑08‑01 at 61,955 miles recorded a pass but highlighted persistent issues: an oil leak (8.4.1 (a)(i)), a non‑function­ing near‑side front daytime running light, extensive front‑tyre edge wear (5.2.3 (e)) and rear‑tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d)(ii)). The vehicle remains roadworthy, yet the recurrence of tyre deterioration and an oil leak suggests a maintenance trend that is stable to marginally worsening rather than improving. Mileage accumulation shows a low‑usage pattern for a 2015 model. Between February 2022 (31,229 mi) and February 2023 (41,676 mi) the car gained 10,447 mi, then 12,726 mi to February 2024 (54,402 mi). The rate slowed to 2,922 mi by August 2024 (57,324 mi) and 4,631 mi to the latest test. Overall average mileage is roughly 5,600 mi per year, indicating light service but also long idle periods that can affect consumables. A prospective buyer should inspect the tyres for uneven wear, edge deterioration and cracking, as four‑tyre issues appeared in 2022, 2025 and earlier. The oil leak source should be examined and sealed to prevent future fluid loss. Brake pads were noted thin in February 2024; a mechanical check will confirm wear clearance and pad condition. The daytime running light circuit requires verification, and suspension bushes should be examined for corrosion linked to tyre wear patterns. Finally, a thorough under‑body scan for rust, especially around the exhaust and chassis, will reveal any structural degradation not captured in the MOT advisories.