2015 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · MS04 BAL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a history of consistent MOT passes. The most recent inspection conducted in October 2025 at 68,908 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety and environmental standards. This follows a trend of clean records, as the vehicle has maintained its status without any recorded failures or advisories in the last two consecutive tests. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 6,200 miles per year over its eleven-year life. A significant gap of over ten thousand miles between the September 2023 test at 57,531 miles and the 2024 test at 67,797 miles suggests a period of higher usage. This low annual mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can occasionally lead to the degradation of rubber-based suspension elements if the vehicle sat stationary for extended periods. The only noted issue in the history occurred in September 2023 at 57,531 miles, where both the nearside and offside rear tyres were flagged for being worn close to the legal limit and on the edge. This indicates a potential alignment issue or simply neglected consumable replacement at that time. Since no further advisories appeared in the following tests, a buyer should still verify the current tyre tread for even wear and inspect the suspension bushes for signs of perished cracking. Given the age of the vehicle, a physical inspection of the chassis for structural corrosion is also advisable, as the MOT test only monitors surface rust in specific areas along the brake lines.