2020 KIA Sportage 1.6L Hybrid electric · LG70 KUS

The vehicle remains in a roadworthy condition with a stable maintenance trend over the last three testing cycles. The most recent inspection on 21 October 2025 at 68,121 miles passed, though it introduced an advisory for an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and unevenly. This indicates that while the mechanical and safety components meet standards, basic consumable maintenance is reaching the end of its interval and requires attention. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,354 miles per annum. Between the 21 September 2023 test at 46,702 miles and the 10 October 2024 test at 65,047 miles, the car covered significant 18,345 miles in just thirteen months. This represents a period of higher intensity compared to the annual average, yet the subsequent interval of 3,074 miles leading to the 2025 test suggests a return to more moderate usage patterns on the drivetrain and suspension components. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the front suspension to determine the cause of the uneven tyre wear noted in the October 2025 report. Checking control arm bushes, ball joints, and wheel alignment settings is necessary to prevent further premature tyre degradation. Since no structural corrosion or brake defects were recorded in the 2023 or 2024 tests, the chassis integrity appears sound, but the brake pads and discs should still be checked for remaining life given the high-mileage period recorded in 2024.