2011 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · LT61 KKG

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance profile characterized by reactive rather than proactive care. While the KIA Sportage passed its last recorded test in October 2022 at 130,293 miles, this followed immediately after a failure just two weeks prior. The trend shows a persistent failure to address wear items and suspension components before they reach critical limits. The recurring nature of thin brake pads and worn tyres across multiple tests suggests that the previous owners only addressed mechanical faults when forced by an MOT failure, rather than performing routine servicing and inspections. At 130,293 miles over 15 years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 8,700 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for an SUV of this age. The data shows consistent mileage accumulation between 2020 and 2022, with roughly 17,000 miles covered in that two-year window. However, there is a significant gap of four years since the last recorded MOT in October 2022. This lack of recent testing is a major red flag, as it leaves the current state of the drivetrain, emissions, and structural integrity unknown for a significant period of time. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the lower suspension and braking system. The record repeatedly flags rear suspension corrosion between 2020 and 2022, alongside a fractured offside front coil spring in late 2022. These issues necessitate checking for deep structural rust on the subframe and mounting points, as persistent corrosion often leads to accelerated component failure. Given the history of thin brake pads and worn discs, the current state of the friction materials must be measured to ensure they have not reached the end of their service life since the 2022 test.