2017 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · FV66 UGW

The most recent MOT on 2025-09-10 shows the vehicle passed but with multiple recorded issues, including front and rear brake discs worn, pitted, or scored (but not seriously weakened), brake pads wearing thin, and all four tyres worn close to the legal limit or damaged on the edges. A separate failed MOT on the same date listed the same brake and tyre issues plus a front windscreen washer providing insufficient liquid. This suggests the vehicle has ongoing wear on braking components and tyres, with some safety-critical systems nearing failure. Recurring mechanical patterns include brake disc and pad wear , tyre degradation , and shock absorber bush issues (noted in 2024). The 2025 MOT highlights no new major defects beyond the existing brake and tyre concerns, but the repeated emphasis on tyre wear (all four tyres) indicates potential neglect in maintenance. The 2024 failed MOT also flagged an over-ten-years-old tyre on the front axle, which may have been replaced by 2025 but could reflect inconsistent tyre management. The trend shows no significant improvement in critical areas. Brake discs and pads have remained in a worn state across multiple MOTs, and tyre condition has not been resolved. The vehicle’s age (9 years) and mileage (76,475 miles, ~8,500 per year) align with typical usage, but the repeated warnings about tyres and brakes suggest either heavy use or infrequent maintenance. Lower mileage might imply less wear, but this vehicle’s history does not support that assumption.