2017 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · ST66 HLJ

The vehicle is currently in a roadworthy state, having passed its most recent MOT in December 2025 with 72,095 miles. The maintenance trend shows a period of improvement following a significant point of failure in late 2024. While the car previously exhibited multiple mechanical and wear defects, the subsequent pass without any recorded defects indicates that the owner addressed the necessary repairs to bring the vehicle back to legal standards. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per annum. Data shows steady annual intervals between testing, with the car covering roughly 5,600 miles between the December 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 8,421 miles leading into December 2025. This regular use suggests the vehicle is driven consistently rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which is generally beneficial for the health of rubber-based components and braking systems. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the rear suspension and front drivetrain components. The December 2024 failure highlighted excessively worn trailing arm bushes on both the nearside and offside rear; while these were repaired, the tester also flagged a split offside front drive shaft CV boot. You must verify that the new boot is free of grease and tearing to prevent premature failure of the constant velocity joint. Additionally, since the front tyres were at the legal limit in late 2024, the current tread depth should be measured to ensure they have been replaced as required. The seat belt webbing damage noted in 2022 is a minor safety concern that should be checked for further fraying or degradation. Given the clean results of the two most recent tests, the primary focus remains on verifying the quality of the suspension repairs performed after the previous failure. There is no evidence of structural corrosion or recurring mechanical issues in the record that would require immediate attention.