2014 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · FJ14 TKA

This 2014 Kia Sportage has a typical mileage for its age at roughly 9,000 miles per year, suggesting consistent regular use rather than extreme wear or prolonged standing. However, the most recent MOT history reveals a clear and worsening pattern of front suspension degradation. In late 2023, the only notable issues were a worn front tyre and misaligned windscreen washers. The 2024 MOT was completely clean, but by October 2025, the vehicle failed on an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint, deteriorated anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers on both sides, and recurring washer and headlamp aim problems. It passed a week later, presumably after some repairs, yet both front suspension arm pins or bushes were still flagged as worn advisories. This indicates the front suspension is taking a toll from the accumulated mileage and the condition trend is worsening rather than stabilising. Split dust covers on the anti-roll bar links allow dirt ingress, which rapidly accelerates joint wear, and the remaining worn bushes will likely degrade further into failures. Before purchase, you must thoroughly inspect the entire front suspension assembly. Check for play in the ball joints, examine the condition of the anti-roll bar link dust covers, and assess the worn bushes flagged in the most recent advisory. Also, verify that the windscreen washers are functioning correctly and that the headlamp aim has been properly adjusted.