2016 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · NL66 NHP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from perfect scores to reactive repairs. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 66,426 miles passed, it introduced advisories for pitted rear brake discs and an offside rear tyre reaching the legal limit. This marks a departure from the clean records of 2024 and 2025, suggesting that consumable components are now reaching the end of their service. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. There is a notable gap of over 15,000 miles between March 2025 and March 2026, which explains the sudden appearance of wear compared to previous years. The failure in October 2023 at 44,775 miles due to an exposed ply cord on the front offside tyre indicates that at that specific point, basic safety maintenance was neglected, though this was rectified immediately following the test. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the rear braking system, as the pitting and scoring on the discs indicate corrosion or prolonged use that will soon require replacement. The 2023 record also noted that undertrays prevented a full underside inspection, so a manual check of the chassis is necessary to rule out structural rust or fluid leaks that the tester could not have seen. Given the recent tyre wear advisory, checking the suspension geometry and bushes for uneven wear is also advisable to ensure the alignment is not causing premature tyre degradation.