2017 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · JM12 MAT

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT without any failures. The latest test conducted in December 2025 at 71,631 miles resulted in a pass despite advisories for both front tyres being worn near the legal limit and showing edge wear. This follows a period of clean records between 2022 and 2024, where the vehicle presented no mechanical or structural defects at all. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. Between December 2019 at 29,196 miles and December 2025 at 71,631 miles, the car covered roughly 42,400 miles at steady intervals. This predictable usage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to extreme long-distance stress or long periods of stationary storage, typically mitigates the risk of premature component failure or fluid-related degradation issues caused by long-term inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front end geometry, as the 2025 advisory regarding edge-worn tyres often indicates an alignment issue or worn suspension bushes. While the 2019 test flagged thin front brake pads, these were clearly addressed given the subsequent clean records, though the current state of the discs and pads should be verified for even wear. There is no history of structural corrosion or exhaust failures in the record, which suggests the chassis integrity remains well-preserved for its age.