2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Diesel · LC68 EOR

The 2018 Kia Sportage presents a stable but wear-prone maintenance profile as of its most recent MOT on 21 November 2025 at 73,501 miles. That test passed with only a minor advisory for rear brake pads wearing thin, indicating the braking system is currently serviceable. However, a clear pattern of recurring rear brake disc wear and tyre degradation has persisted across multiple annual tests. The vehicle failed its first attempt on 16 November 2023 at 46,154 miles due to a nearside front brake pad below 1.5 mm and pitted front discs, yet passed the retest the same day after repairs. This suggests the owner addressed immediate failures but did not resolve the underlying tendency toward uneven tyre wear and rear disc deterioration. The trend is not worsening, but it is not fully resolving either. It reflects a cycle of reactive maintenance rather than proactive component replacement. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for an eight-year-old vehicle. It accumulated 13,558 miles between November 2022 (33,489 miles) and November 2023 (46,154 miles), then 13,558 miles again by November 2024 (59,712 miles), and roughly 13,789 miles by November 2025 (73,501 miles). This steady annual accumulation of approximately 13,500 to 13,800 miles indicates regular use without prolonged standing periods or suspicious odometer gaps. The service history is not sparse, and the MOT record provides a reliable chronological anchor for wear rates. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the rear braking system and suspension geometry. Rear brake discs have been flagged as worn in three consecutive years from 2023 to 2025, and rear pads were noted as thin in 2025. This recurring disc wear points to either aggressive driving, dragging rear calipers, or a handbrake mechanism not fully releasing. The rear tyres have shown persistent advisories for cracking, perishing, and going out of shape across three consecutive tests from 2023 to 2025. Uneven or distorted rear tyres often indicate worn suspension bushes, damaged dampers, or misaligned tracking. A thorough check of the rear suspension components, including trailing arm bushes, shock absorbers, and toe alignment, is essential before purchase.