2013 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · EX13 YRM

The vehicle presents a declining maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT test on 17 July 2026 at 127,868 miles flagging issues with the braking system. The tester noted worn, pitted, or scored front brake discs and indicated that the front brakes only just met imbalance requirements. This follows a clean pass in July 2025, suggesting that components which were serviceable a year ago are now reaching the end of their functional life. The presence of a broken headlight wash jet also indicates a lack of attention to minor consumable repairs. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 9,800 miles per year. The records show steady usage, with a notable increase in activity after 2019, when the mileage jumped from 62,525 to 87,518 miles between May 2019 and December 2020. There are no significant periods of long-term inactivity, though the frequency of failures has increased in recent years, moving from minor issues like thin brake pads in 2017 and 2018 to more significant mechanical failures in 2024 and 2025. A prospective buyer should prioritize a thorough inspection of the suspension and steering components. The July 2024 failure at 113,332 miles revealed a fractured nearside front coil spring and excessive play in both front track rod end ball joints. While these were rectified for the subsequent pass, the recurrence of tyre damage, such as the structural cuts found on both front tyres in July 2025, suggests a pattern of deferred maintenance regarding consumables. The braking system requires immediate attention. Given the July 2026 advisory regarding pitted discs and imbalanced braking, a physical inspection of the front calipers and disc thickness is necessary to ensure the system does not require a complete overhaul. The history of parking brake inefficiency in 2020 and recent front brake issues suggests that the entire braking circuit should be evaluated for wear and potential binding.