2014 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · FX64 MWP

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT, having passed on 2026-05-06 at 118,904 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but punctuated by recurring minor faults. The April 2026 failure at 118,892 miles flagged an excessively worn front suspension arm ball joint, deteriorated track rod end dust covers, a binding rear caliper, a missing wheel fixing, and defective screenwash. Most of these were rectified before the May pass, yet the same rear suspension trailing arm front bushes and rear tyre wear reappeared as advisories. This suggests the owner addresses immediate failures but leaves borderline wear items to deteriorate between annual tests. The mileage progression is consistent with typical use for a 2014 vehicle. The car covered 112,483 miles by April 2025 and reached 118,904 miles by May 2026, adding roughly 6,400 miles in twelve months. The gap between January 2024 at 105,329 miles and April 2025 at 112,483 miles shows a similar pace of approximately 7,150 miles over fifteen months. No anomalous jumps or prolonged stationary periods are evident from the record. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension and braking system. The rear trailing arm front bushes have been flagged in both the April and May 2026 tests, indicating progressive wear that may soon affect wheel alignment and tyre wear. The rear brake issues are more concerning: a binding offside rear caliper caused a failure in April 2025 and an excessive binding fault in April 2026. Although the May 2026 pass suggests a repair, the caliper slide mechanism and piston should be checked for free movement, and the rear discs and pads inspected for uneven wear or heat damage. The missing wheel fixing noted in April 2026 raises a question about wheel security history; all wheel nuts should be present and torqued correctly. The deteriorated front track rod end dust covers allow dirt ingress, which accelerates joint wear and can cause steering vagueness. A front-end inspection should assess play in the track rod ends and the recently replaced suspension ball joint. Finally, the recurring rear tyre wear and perishing advisories point to possible prolonged underinflation, suspension geometry drift, or simple neglect. A thorough tyre condition check and a four-wheel alignment measurement are advisable before purchase.