2014 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · LP63 DHO

The most recent MOT entry shows the vehicle passed on 22 May 2026 after a same‑day failure for tyre tread depth and an off‑side rear service brake binding. The failure indicates that the front tyres were below the legal 1.6 mm limit and the rear brake was binding, though not excessively. After repairs the vehicle was re‑tested and passed. A clear pattern emerges from the history: the front tyres have repeatedly been flagged. In May 2025 they were noted as worn close to the legal limit, and by May 2026 they had deteriorated further to below the limit, requiring replacement. The off‑side rear service brake binding appears in both the May 2026 failure and the subsequent pass, suggesting the issue persisted or was only partially addressed. A parking‑brake efficiency fault occurred once in May 2025 but has not reappeared, while thin front and rear brake pads were recorded in May 2024 but are not mentioned in later tests, implying they may have been replaced. Overall, the tyre wear trend is worsening, moving from “close to limit” to “below limit” over a year. The brake binding issue appears stable, recurring despite the recent pass, and the parking‑brake fault does not show a clear progression. The recorded mileage of 80,034 miles on a 2014 model equates to roughly 6,670 miles per year, which is typical for its age; there is no strong evidence of unusually low or high use that would significantly alter wear expectations beyond normal age‑related deterioration.