2017 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · KS17 CFN

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile due to a maintenance history indicating a reactive rather than proactive approach. While it passed its most recent test on 20 July 2023 at 65,061 miles, this followed a significant failure involving critical safety-related components. The trend shows that the owner only addresses faults once they reach the MOT failure threshold, as evidenced by the recurring issues with brakes and tyres across consecutive years. At 65,061 miles over nine years, the Sportage has covered a low average of approximately 7,200 miles per year, which is consistent with typical low-intensity domestic use. However, there is a major data gap in the record as the last recorded MOT was performed in July 2023. Given the current date of June 2026, the vehicle is nearly three years out of its test date. This lack of recent testing suggests that if 20,000 miles have been driven since the last check, the current state of the mechanical and structural components remains entirely unverified by a professional tester. A buyer must prioritize inspecting the rear braking system, as the history shows a persistent pattern of thinning pads and pitted discs. In July 2022, the rear pads were noted as wearing thin, and by July 2023, they failed for being below the 1.5mm legal limit alongside scored discs. This indicates potential sticking calipers or simply a failure to perform routine inspections. The record also highlights recurring failures regarding tyres reaching the legal limit with uneven edge wear, which often points to alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that require immediate attention.