2015 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · FN65 BUO

The vehicle's MOT history shows an improving trend in terms of recorded defects, with the most recent test on 14 October 2025 showing no defects. This follows a period of intermittent failures and advisories between 2020 and 2023. While the 2023 test at an unspecified mileage resulted in a failure regarding a nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover and an advisory for nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint play, the subsequent two annual tests have passed without any noted issues. The recorded mileage of 90,805 miles is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 8,255 miles per year since its inception. The MOT records provide a continuous annual testing pattern from 2020 through to late 2025. There are no significant gaps in the testing chronology that would suggest long periods of non-use or undocumented mileage accumulation. A prospective buyer should focus a physical inspection on the suspension components. The 2023 failure and advisory specifically highlighted ball joint issues on both the nearside front and nearside rear, suggesting these components may require monitoring for play or grease leakage. The 2022 advisories regarding front tyre wear on the edges could indicate previous alignment issues or uneven load distribution. The 2020 test flagged an inoperative rear fog lamp switch and tyre damage, though these appear to be isolated consumable or electrical faults. Given the history of tyre-related advisories and failures, checking the current tread depth and sidewall integrity across all four tyres is a necessary step. No structural corrosion or brake-related failures appear in this specific data set.