2014 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · GD14 MYM

The 2026‑07‑03 MOT at 82,497 miles declared the 2014 Kia Sportage roadworthy with no defects recorded, confirming current compliance with DVSA standards. Although earlier tests from 2020 onward repeatedly flagged thin front brake pads and perishing rear tyres, the recent two consecutive passes suggest that any underlying issues have not worsened and the vehicle remains mechanically sound at this mileage. The mileage record shows a steady annual increase of roughly 5,000 to 6,500 miles, consistent with the vehicle’s 12‑year age and typical usage for its class. The most pronounced acceleration occurred between the July 2020 failure at 51,689 miles and the July 2021 pass at 57,916 miles, a rise of over 6,000 miles in one year, while the interval from the 2025 test at 78,028 miles to the 2026 test after just eleven months indicates continued regular use. A buyer should therefore concentrate on the brake system, examining pad thickness, disc condition and caliper operation, as repeated thin‑pad advisories point to possible binding or wear; inspect the condition of all four tyres for edge wear, sidewall cracking and perishing, especially the off‑side front tyre that approached the legal limit in 2025; verify suspension bushes, coil springs and mounting points for play or corrosion, given the history of tyre damage; and assess the chassis and wheel‑arch areas for rust that could compromise structural integrity, as earlier advisories noted tyre perishing linked to moisture ingress.