2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · PE12 YLT

The most recent MOT on 2026-04-17 recorded multiple suspension and tyre-related issues, including reduced damping in both front shock absorbers, worn suspension arm bushes, and rear tyres near the legal limit. These findings suggest ongoing wear in critical handling components and potential alignment or tracking problems. The vehicle passed this test, but the persistence of similar issues from prior MOTs indicates unresolved underlying concerns. Recurring mechanical patterns include suspension arm bush wear (noted in 2024-05-07, 2025-05-07, and 2026-04-17), brake pad thinning (2025-05-07, 2025-04-28), and tyre wear near legal limits (2024-05-03, 2025-05-07, 2026-04-17). While some issues were addressed between 2025-04-28 (a failure) and 2025-05-07 (a pass), the repetition of suspension and tyre faults implies either incomplete repairs or continued stress on these systems. The anti-roll bar linkage wear, previously flagged in 2024 and 2025, also resurfaced in 2026, highlighting potential structural or alignment deficiencies. The trend shows no clear improvement. Issues like suspension bush wear and tyre degradation have persisted across multiple MOTs, suggesting gradual deterioration rather than temporary faults. While the vehicle has passed recent tests, the frequency of similar defects raises concerns about long-term reliability. The mileage of 91,397 miles (roughly 6,528 per year) is typical for its age, but this does not rule out heavy use or inconsistent maintenance.