2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · MM02 AHM

The vehicle remains roadworthy as of the 7 April 2026 MOT at 53,070 miles, passing all mandatory checks. The only advisory recorded concerns slight damage and cracking on both rear tyres, a condition that has appeared in each annual test. Brake disc wear flagged in the 2025 test and thin rear pads noted in 2024 have not resurfaced, indicating those components were likely serviced and the trend for the braking system is stable. Mileage has risen from 25,138 miles in April 2021 to 53,070 miles in April 2026, averaging roughly 6,600 miles per year. The increments of 8,434 miles between 2021 and 2022, then 5,222, 4,784, 4,964 and 4,528 miles in successive years, show a steady, moderate accumulation with no abrupt spikes or prolonged gaps, suggesting consistent usage rather than periods of neglect. A prospective buyer should give close attention to the rear tyres, probing for sidewall cracks, tread separation or embedded objects such as nails, as the recurring advisory points to ongoing tyre wear. Inspect the front brake discs and rear pads for thickness and surface condition, confirming that the earlier wear has been resolved. A visual check of suspension bushes, coil springs and any signs of chassis corrosion will verify that no hidden structural issues have developed. Confirm that the off‑side windscreen wiper blade operates correctly, as a defective blade was recorded in 2022, and ensure all lights and indicators function without fault. No structural or emissions advisories have appeared in the record, indicating that the underlying chassis and exhaust system have remained sound throughout the eight‑year period.