2017 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · FA17 DVG

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a clear trend of reactive attention regarding consumable items. The most recent test in September 2025 at 46,305 miles flagged thin rear brake pads and perishing on both rear tyres. This follows a recurring pattern seen in both 2023 and 2024, indicating that the owner only addresses faults when they trigger an MOT advisory rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,145 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between July 2022 and September 2023, where the car covered only 6,585 miles in over fourteen months. While the low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, the long periods of inactivity appear to have contributed to the degradation of rubber-based components. This explains why the tester consistently noted cracking and perishing on all four tyres from 2021 through 2025. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, as the record suggests the pads are reaching the end of their life despite low mileage. The front brake pads also showed wear in both 2023 and 2024, suggesting the front system may require immediate attention. Furthermore, the repeated advisories regarding tyre sidewall damage indicate the rubber is brittle due to age rather than tread depth; these should be checked for deep fractures to ensure the structural integrity of the tyres is not compromised.