2015 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · HV65 DRX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but exhibits a worsening maintenance trend characterized by reactive rather than preventative mechanical care. The most recent test in October 2025 at 91,571 miles resulted in a failure due to a compromised nearside front anti-roll bar linkage and thinning brake components. While the vehicle passed immediately after these repairs, the recurring presence of thin brake pads and worn discs across multiple years indicates that the previous owner only addresses components once they reach the point of legal failure or critical wear threshold. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per year. Between October 2022 at 77,905 miles and October 2025 at 91,571 miles, the car covered 13,666 miles, showing steady and predictable usage. However, the low annual mileage has not prevented age-related rubber degradation, as evidenced by multiple entries regarding perishing and cracking tyres in 2023 and 2024. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the anti-roll bar linkage has already proven as a point of failure. The history shows a persistent pattern of neglecting brake consumables, with pads flagged at 2mm in late 2024 and still being noted as thin in late 2025. You should check for significant pitting on the brake discs and verify the condition of the sidewalls on all tyres, as the repeated cracking reports suggest they may require a new set regardless of remaining tread depth.