2016 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · M20 DAD

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT in August 2025 with 95,898 miles and no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows an improving trajectory following a period of concern in 2024. While the 2024 test identified mechanical wear, the clean sheet from the subsequent test indicates that the owner addressed the flagged issues prior to the latest annual inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,600 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of roughly 11,000 miles between September 2023 and August 2024, and another 12,000 miles recorded between August 2024 and August 2025. This regular usage suggests the vehicle has avoided long periods of stagnation, which is generally beneficial for maintaining seals and preventing components from seizing or corroding. A physical inspection should focus on the front suspension geometry and alignment, as the 2024 advisory noted a nearside front tyre wearing prematurely on the outer edge. This often indicates a need for a wheel alignment or worn suspension bushes. Although the thin front brake pads from 2024 were resolved, the buyer should still verify the remaining life of the discs and check for uneven wear or pitting to ensure the work was thorough. Given the age and mileage, a thorough check of the chassis for structural corrosion is also standard practice, though the record has not flagged any structural failures.