2016 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · RX66 VGD

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward deferred wear-related repairs. The most recent MOT test in October 2025 at 79,832 miles identified wear on both the nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushes, along with a nearside front tyre reaching the legal limit. This marks a departure from the clean records seen in 2024, suggesting that suspension components are now reaching the end of their functional life after a decade of consistent use. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per annum. Data shows a steady progression, such as the 6,766 miles covered between July 2023 and October 2024, and another 8,180 miles between February 2024 and October 2025. This regularity suggests the car has not been subject to long periods of stationary neglect, which generally benefits the condition of seals and mechanical components, despite the gradual degradation of rubber-based parts. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the rear suspension geometry to ensure the flagged bushes have not caused uneven tyre wear or trailing arm instability. The recurring nature of tyre advisories across 2022, 2023, and 2025 indicates a pattern of replacing consumables only when they approach failure rather than performing proactive maintenance. Additionally, the thin inner brake pads noted in 2023 necessitate a check of the current braking system state to ensure no caliper sticking or uneven wear has occurred.