2015 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · LN65 YRF

The vehicle presents a stable but aging maintenance profile, with the most recent test on 17 April 2026 at 86,025 miles indicating a trend of accumulating wear on consumables and suspension components. While the vehicle passed its latest inspection, the tester flagged multiple advisories including front tyres worn close to the legal limit on both sides and worn inner rear suspension arm bushes on both the nearside and offside front. The offside rear shock absorber has also shown a persistent light misting of oil since at least the 2023 test at 63,169 miles. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with typical usage for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. The records show steady progression from 63,169 miles in April 2023 to 86,025 miles in April 2026. This gradual increase suggests regular use rather than long periods of inactivity, which helps mitigate certain types of age-related degradation, though it does mean mechanical components are subject to standard wear and tear. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and tyre condition. The recurring advisories for shock absorber oil misting and the recent flagging of worn suspension arm bushes suggest the damping and steering geometry may soon require attention. The presence of two front tyres worn to the legal limit in the 2026 test indicates that immediate replacement is necessary. Previous issues with imbalanced brakes in 2023 and various lighting and windscreen defects in 2025 suggest a pattern of addressing faults only when they reach a threshold of failure rather than through proactive preventative maintenance.