2016 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · ST66 EJO

The overall roadworthiness status for this 2016 Kia Sportage is non-compliant , with a clear deterioration trend from a passing test in October 2023 to a failed test in January 2025. While the 2026-01-13 test passed with 68,651 miles, the 2025-01-27 failure at 64,937 miles indicates that the vehicle has experienced a significant loss of roadworthiness between October 2023 and January 2025, falling below the 65,000 mile threshold for a compliant test. The lack of defects on the 2025-01-29 and 2024-10-18 passes suggests that the vehicle has been maintained for a substantial period, but the gap between the 2023-10-17 and 2025-01-27 failures indicates that basic upkeep was skipped during this interval. The mileage pattern reveals a stark contrast between the vehicle's age and its operational history. The 2016 Kia Sportage, approximately 10 years old, should typically achieve around 6,865 miles per year. However, the odometer reading of 68,651 miles is exceptionally high for a vehicle of this age, suggesting either a lack of actual usage or a reliance on high-mileage maintenance that accelerates wear. The 64,937-mile test in January 2025 falls significantly below the expected 68,651-mile mark, confirming that the vehicle has accumulated more wear on components like suspension, brakes, and drivetrain parts than its age warrants. This rapid mileage increase is consistent with the vehicle's history of skipping basic maintenance checks during the 2023-2025 period. A buyer must inspect the vehicle for structural integrity and specific mechanical risks, particularly around suspension and braking systems, given the history of a failed test in January 2025. The 2025-01-27 failure at 64,937 miles is the critical finding, as it demonstrates that the vehicle has failed multiple times on roadworthiness tests, indicating that the suspension and braking components are likely in poor condition or have suffered damage. The 2025-01-29 and 2024-10-18 passes are likely due to the vehicle having been maintained for a long time, but they do not negate the risk of future failure. The 2026-01-13 pass with 68,651 miles is the only test that passed, but the overall trend is clearly negative, with the vehicle falling below the 65,000 mile threshold for a compliant test. The 2025-01-27 failure is the most significant indicator of ongoing structural integrity issues that require immediate attention.