2014 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · MT64 ADX

The 2026‑01‑31 MOT at 87,917 miles confirms the 2014 Kia Sportage remains road‑worthy, though the test recorded a slight play in the off‑side front track‑rod end ball joint and worn rear suspension arm pins or bushes that did not cause excessive movement. No new defects appeared since the 2025 test, indicating a stable maintenance record. Mileage has risen from 19,747 miles in January 2018 to 87,917 miles in January 2026, an average of about 8,500 miles per year, which exceeds the typical 7,300 miles per year for a twelve‑year‑old vehicle but shows no prolonged periods of inactivity. Annual testing from 2018 onward provides a continuous record with no missing years. A buyer should therefore examine the front track‑rod end ball joint for play, inspect the rear suspension arm pins and bushes for wear, verify tyre tread and edge wear, check brake pad thickness—particularly the rear pads noted as thin in 2019—and look for any signs of structural rust or previous repair work on the suspension mounting points.