2022 KIA Sportage GT-Line ISG 1.6L Petrol · LD22 JMO

The vehicle achieved a PASS at its most recent MOT on 3 April 2026, although the broader test history suggests maintenance has not been consistently stable. The April 2026 test was a direct retest following a Dangerous failure the day before, where both front and rear brake pads were found to be less than 1.5 mm thick, a level that compromises stopping performance and represents a serious safety defect. The earlier April 2025 entry also shows a Major failure for the front windscreen wiper failing to clear the screen effectively, indicating that a replacement wiper blade or wiper mechanism was subsequently addressed. The combined pattern of a brake pad failure and a wiper defect across consecutive test cycles points toward deferred maintenance rather than isolated component failure, and any prospective buyer should verify the quality and provenance of the replacement parts fitted. With 33,707 miles recorded over approximately four years, this Sportage has covered around 8,400 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a privately used family SUV of this age. There are no significant gaps in the recorded mileage between test entries, suggesting regular but moderate use rather than long periods of standing or unusually high motorway accumulation. This rate of use should place the vehicle roughly mid-life for most consumables, though the recent brake and tyre advisories demonstrate that wear-sensitive items still require periodic replacement regardless of annual mileage, particularly given that brake components and tyres degrade both through use and through age-related rubber hardening. Given the recent Dangerous brake pad finding, the brake system should be a priority area of physical inspection. Confirm whether both front and rear pads were replaced with quality components and inspect the brake discs directly, paying attention to the advisories recorded for lipping on both front and rear discs. A lipped disc produces a pronounced judder or vibration through the steering wheel and brake pedal under heavier braking and typically necessitates disc replacement if the lip is pronounced or if the disc surface is scored. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or squealing noises from the calipers, check that the vehicle pulls straight under braking, and confirm that the handbrake holds firmly on an incline, as binding calipers or a sticking rear brake mechanism can produce uneven pad wear reminiscent of what was recorded. The rear tyre advisory noting 3 mm tread and edge wear should also be addressed before purchase, as tyres approaching the legal 1.6 mm minimum require immediate replacement and uneven shoulder wear often indicates a tracking or suspension geometry issue. Inspect the sidewalls for cracking or perishing common on tyres older than five years regardless of remaining tread, and verify that all four tyres are of matching size and load rating. Beyond the recorded defects, this four-year-old Sportage warrants standard age-related checks including 12V battery health under load, coolant and brake fluid replacement intervals which are typically calendar-based rather than mileage-based, and a thorough inspection of the coil springs, suspension bushes, and exhaust mounts for any corrosion or deterioration. Confirm full service book history with stamps or digital records at the correct intervals, as consistent servicing is the best indicator of long-term mechanical reliability for a turbocharged petrol SUV of this generation.