2009 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · MK59 HDL

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness remains in the passing zone, with the most recent MOT test on 2024-06-18 failing at 108,512 miles, indicating that the car has not yet reached the safety threshold. The maintenance history shows a clear trend of failure in the first two years, with the 2022-12-02 test failing at 102,786 miles, suggesting that the vehicle has not undergone adequate upkeep since the initial 2020-08-04 test. This pattern of recurring failures is indicative of a lack of basic maintenance, such as regular tyre rotation or balanced wheel alignment, which is critical for preventing structural integrity issues. The mileage accumulation is substantial, reaching approximately 6,383 miles per year, which aligns with the vehicle's age of roughly 17 years. While the initial test was clean, the rapid increase in mileage since 2020-08-04 suggests that the owner may have maintained the car for extended periods without addressing wear on consumables or drivetrain components. The gap between the 2022 and 2024 tests highlights a potential instability in the vehicle's condition, where the car has not been properly serviced to prevent further deterioration of brake discs, exhaust emissions, or structural components. Given the recurring faults and the lack of recent clean MOTs, the buyer must inspect the vehicle in person for signs of corrosion, binding calipers, or excessive wear on suspension bushings. The history indicates that the car is not in a safe condition for continued driving, as the failure rate on the most recent test suggests that the vehicle has not been adequately maintained to prevent catastrophic mechanical failure.