2016 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · LS16 XMA

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear trend toward improving maintenance. The most recent test conducted on 7 May 2026 at 94,601 miles passed with no recorded defects, notably noting that an undertray is now fitted. This follows two years of clean passes in 2024 and 2025, indicating that previous mechanical concerns have been addressed and maintained to standard. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 9,460 miles per year. There is a visible gap in records between November 2021 and January 2023, where the vehicle covered 11,147 miles. Since the January 2024 test, usage has accelerated slightly, with 22,487 miles recorded over the twenty-six months. Despite this slight increase, the consistent accumulation suggests a regular driving habit which helps prevent the issues associated with long periods of standing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking and tyre components identified in the November 2021 test at 54,099 miles. That record flagged all four tyres as near the legal limit and front brake pads as wearing thin. While subsequent tests passed without defects, a manual inspection should verify that current brake pads have sufficient life and check for uneven tyre wear which could indicate alignment issues or worn suspension bushes. Given the mileage now approaching 95,000 miles, a thorough check of the suspension integrity and coil springs is also advisable to ensure no new wear has begun since the last MOT.