2012 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · LB54 OWL

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend over the last five years. The most recent test in October 2025 at 83,197 miles resulted in a pass with no mechanical defects, although the tester noted a child seat prevented a full inspection of the rear adult seat belt. This follows a period of minor wear-related issues in 2024, where brake pads were flagged as wearing thin, suggesting that the owner addresses consumable items as they become necessary to maintain compliance. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2012 Sportage, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per annum. The data shows consistent usage patterns with an increase of roughly 12,700 miles between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 7,900ish miles between 2024 and 2025. This low annual mileage typically implies less strain on the drivetrain and engine components, though low-mileage vehicles can sometimes suffer from degradation of rubber components, such as suspension bushes and tyre adverts, if the car sits stationary for long periods between trips. A buyer should specifically inspect the braking system in person, given the thin pads recorded in October 2024 at 75,264 miles. The nearside front tyre sidewall damage from 2023 also warrants a thorough check of the current tyres for structural integrity or uneven wear. Because no structural corrosion or suspension advisories appeared in the recent history, a physical inspection of the underside is still necessary to ensure no hidden rust has developed on the chassis for a vehicle of this age.