2016 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · SC16 KFJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive trend rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 65,424 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to multiple failures in 2024 and 2025 indicates that mechanical issues are only being addressed when necessary to pass the annual inspection. At 65,424 miles, the Sportage has averaged a low annual usage of approximately 6,500 miles, which is well below average for a ten-year-old SUV. The mileage data shows steady progression, with roughly 12,000 miles covered between June 2023 and June 2024, and another 8,500 miles in the following year. This relatively low mileage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy drivetrain strain, but the age of the car often leads to rubber component degradation and fluid neglect over longer intervals. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the braking system and powertrain seals. The June 2024 failure flagged all four brake pads as wearing thin, and the June 2025 failure identified pitted front brake discs and a parking brake efficiency below 50%. A buyer should verify that the discs and pads were replaced and that the handbrake mechanism is properly adjusted. Furthermore, a rear oil leak has appeared consistently in both the 2024 and 2025 records. Although the tester noted these as not excessive, the persistence suggests a slow-weeping gasket or seal that requires monitoring to prevent a more significant failure.