2016 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · SD16 CCY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a passing MOT on August 15, 2025, 80,057 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. A failure just one week prior to that test at 80,023 miles revealed significant issues, including an ABS fault lamp, critically thin rear brake pads, and insufficient washer fluid. While these specific faults were rectified, the frequency of-related failures suggests the owner only addresses mechanical components once they fail inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. Between the August 2022 test at 59,576 miles and the August 2025 test at 80,057 miles, the vehicle covered 20,481 miles. This steady accumulation suggests the car has not sat stationary for long periods, though the year-long gaps between tests provide a clear timeline for monitoring wear on rubber and friction components. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the braking system and suspension due to recurring defects. Front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in every test since 2022, and the rear pads reached a failure state in 2025. The 2023 record also noted worn trailing arm bushes, which requires a physical check for further degradation or tearing that could affect handling stability. Additionally, the ABS fault recorded in August 2025 should be verified to to ensure the sensor or module was properly repaired and not merely cleared of a fault code.