2019 KIA Sportage Platinum Edition ISG 1.6L Petrol · ML69 KRD

A pattern of premature and uneven front and rear tyre wear dominates the MOT history of this 2019 Kia Sportage, with both edges of the nearside and offside rear tyres flagged at the legal limit in September 2025 and the offside front tyre similarly noted in three consecutive tests from 2022 through 2024. The most recent pass on 27 September 2025 was achieved, but only with advisories on both rear tyres at 3mm tread, meaning the vehicle is now approaching the point where replacement will be required before the next test. A dangerous failure on 3 October 2022 for a nearside front tyre below 1.6mm tread depth, recorded on the same visit as a re-test pass, demonstrates that this wear pattern has been progressing rather than improving over the four-year testing window. Aside from a minor wiper blade defect recorded alongside that 2022 failure and re-test, no structural, braking, suspension, or corrosion issues have been raised, so the roadworthiness picture is otherwise consistent. The recorded mileage of 44,049 miles across a seven-year life equates to an average annual accumulation of approximately 6,293 miles, which sits squarely within expected parameters for a family SUV of this age. There are no extended gaps between tests that would suggest prolonged standing off the road, and the steady year-on-year attendance at MOT stations implies regular use throughout the period. This level of usage typically delivers moderate wear on consumables such as brake pads, discs, and tyres, while leaving the major mechanical drivetrain components within their expected service life. The mileage does not raise particular concerns from a wear perspective, but the fact that consumable items are approaching replacement thresholds at this relatively modest mileage is a relevant mechanical signal. The recurring edge-wear advisories on the offside front tyre across 2022, 2024, and 2025 are the single most significant item for a prospective buyer to investigate. Edge wear on a front tyre, particularly when repeated across multiple tests and on both edges of the rear axle, often points to geometric irregularities such as incorrect camber or toe settings, worn suspension bushes, deteriorated ball joints, or sagging coil springs. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly over speed bumps and potholes, and pay attention to any steering pull to one side, vibration through the wheel, or uneven steering self-centring. Inspect the sidewalls of all four tyres for feathering or stepped wear on the inner or outer edges, as this would confirm the alignment is outside specification rather than the issue being purely down to old rubber. Beyond the tyre concerns, the braking system and underbody should be physically inspected given the vehicle's age, even though no related advisories appear on the MOT record. With 44,000 miles accumulated, the brake discs and pads are likely approaching the point where a disc skim or replacement, together with new pads, will be required, and binding calipers or worn slider pins are common contributors to uneven pad wear at this mileage. A test drive should include several firm stops from around 40mph to check for any judder through the brake pedal or steering wheel, which would indicate disc runout or distortion. Finally, although the recent MOT history shows no advisories relating to corrosion, the underside and wheel arches should still be examined for surface rust on subframe mounting points, brake pipe clips, and suspension arms, as these are the items most likely to generate future advisories on a seven-year-old Korean-built SUV operating in UK conditions.