2017 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · RA17 LWD

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a period of reactive maintenance. The most recent MOT test conducted on 13 March 2026 at 82,567 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the vehicle is currently meeting minimum safety standards. This represents a significant improvement over the failure in March 2023, where the owner finally addressed critical brake and tyre issues to secure a clean record. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,174 miles per year. The data shows steady usage with intervals of roughly 10,000 miles recorded between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 9,722 miles between March 2025 and March 2026. This regularity suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of stationary neglect, which generally benefits the integrity of rubber components and the fuel-delivery system. A buyer should pay close attention to the braking system and tyre condition during a physical inspection. The records from July 2021 through 2023 repeatedly flagged thin brake pads and perishing rear tyres, indicating a history of waiting until components reached failure limits before replacement. While the March 2026 test was clear, the recurring nature of these faults warrants checking for uneven disc wear or sticking calipers from previous heat-related stress. Additionally, given the history of sidewall cracking on tyres, the current set should be inspected for age-related degradation to ensure they are not perished despite having sufficient tread depth.