2018 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · PX18 YRY

The vehicle remains in roadworthy condition having passed its most recent MOT in April 2026 at 59,923 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently avoided major mechanical failures over the last four years. However, the most recent test flagged an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, indicating a recurring issue with tyre wear management rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. There is a significant increase in usage recorded between January 2024 at 26,944 miles and April 2026 at 59,923 miles, where the car covered over 33,000 miles in just two years. This rapid accumulation of mileage explains the appearance of tyre wear in the latest test, as the vehicle has clearly undergone a period of higher intensity of use recently compared to its previous years of low mileage. A buyer should inspect the front suspension geometry and alignment due to the recurring edge wear on the offside front tyre noted in 2022 and again in 2026. This pattern often suggests worn control arm bushes, ball joints, or incorrect tracking settings that will prematurely consume new tyres. While the record shows no structural corrosion or brake defects, a physical check of the tyre brands and the condition of the brake discs is necessary to ensure the recent spike in mileage has not caused accelerated wear on these consumables.