2017 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · RE17 GDY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but exhibits a concerning pattern of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. While it passed its latest test in April 2026 at 83,467 miles, this followed just one day after a significant failure involving multiple mechanical defects. The trend is unstable, as the owner appears to only address faults once they reach the point of legal failure rather thanicing components like brakes and tyres between tests. At 83,467 miles over nine years, the Sportage averages approximately 9,274 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a family SUV. The recorded mileage progression shows consistent annual use, with roughly 14,000 miles covered between April 2024 and April 2025, and another 13,000 miles between April 2025 and 2026. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is not sitting idle, but the mechanical failures indicate that the mileage is being subjected to standard wear without proactive intervention. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension due to recurring issues. The recent April 2026 failure highlighted an offside rear brake pad worn to 1.5mm and an inoperative parking brake, which mirrors parking brake efficiency failures from 2025. This suggests a potential issue with the hand brake mechanism or neglected adjustment. Additionally, the nearside rear suspension bush wear noted in 2024 at 56,022 miles should be checked for further degradation, as these rubber components often perish over time. Tyre condition is another clear area of concern, as the 2025 and 2026 tests both flagged tyres at or below the legal limit with uneven wear patterns. The edge wear mentioned on the nearside rear tyre indicates a possible alignment issue that has not been formally addressed. The buyer should verify that all four tyres have adequate tread and check for signs of premature wear before completing the purchase.