2020 KIA Sportage 2 Crdi ISG Mhev S-A 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · EY20 VDE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on 19 June 2026 at 106,610 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a reactive rather than proactive approach. The car failed a test just two days prior due to a critically thinned offside rear brake pad and an offside front tyre below the legal tread depth limit. While these issues were rectified immediately to secure a pass, the pattern suggests the owner only addresses essential safety components when they reach the point of mechanical failure. The mileage profile is high for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 17,700 miles per annum. Between June 2023 and June 2026, the car covered nearly 60,000 miles in three years, indicating heavy motorway use or high-frequency commercial application. This rate of accumulation places significant stress on the mild hybrid system, suspension bushings, and braking components. The consistent annual testing interval shows the vehicle has not been sitting idle, but the high mileage increases the likelihood of premature wear on drivetrain components beyond standard consumable items. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the braking system and suspension. Given the recent failure of the offside rear pads, a buyer should check for uneven wear patterns or binding calipers that may have caused the premature thinning. The headlamp aim failure in 2024 was a minor adjustment issue, but the OBD connectivity fault in 2023 warrants a diagnostic scan to ensure the hybrid management system is still communicating correctly. At over 106,000 miles, control arm bushes and shocks should be inspected for tearing or leaking, as these often degrade rapidly at this mileage bracket on heavier SUVs like the Sportage.