2021 KIA Sportage GT-Line Crdi ISG Mhev 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · EK71 KLU

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend following a specific rectify failure. The most recent test conducted in July 2025 at 23,801 miles resulted in a pass despite an advisory for an offside rear tyre with a stepped inner tread. This indicates that while the owner addressed the immediate failure from the previous year, an underlying alignment or suspension issue remains unresolved and requires monitoring. The mileage profile is notably low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,760 miles per annum. Between the October 2024 test at 19,960 miles and the July 2025 test at 23,801 miles, the car covered 3,841 miles. This low usage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but can also lead to flat spotted tyres or brake corrosion if the vehicle sits for long periods without use. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the offside rear suspension to determine the cause of the stepped inner tread. This type of wear pattern often points to incorrect camber settings, worn suspension bushes, or a faulty control arm. Given the failure in October 2024 regarding a deep cut in the nearside rear tyre, the buyer should also inspect all remaining tyres for sidewall damage or structural deformation that may have been missed during the MOT process.