2017 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · ST67 SEY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its latest MOT in September 2025 at 83,530 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows significant improvement following a period of mechanical neglect in early 2023. While the car suffered a failure due to serious parking brake and tyre issues, the subsequent clean tests indicate that the critical faults regarding the braking system and suspension components were addressed by the previous owner. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,300 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between December 2020 and January 2022, during which the car covered nearly 18,000 miles. Since early 2022, the usage has remained steady, with roughly 9,000 to 10,000 miles annually. This regular usage suggests the vehicle has not suffered long periods of standing, which explains the gradual wear observed on rubber-based components and braking hardware. A buyer must perform a close inspection of the suspension geometry, as this is a recurring point of failure for this model. The tester repeatedly flagged worn suspension arm pins and bushes on both the nearside and offide axles between 2022 and 2024. Although these were not noted in the most recent test, the frequency of these advisories suggests the bushings are prone to premature degradation. You should check for any play in the control arms or knocking noises during a test drive. The braking system also requires scrutiny. The September 2023 failure due to an inoperative parking brake and excessive lever play was followed by a 2024 advisory stating the parking brake efficiency only just met the standard. While the 2025 test was clear, the history indicates the mechanism operates at the limit of its tolerance. Inspect the front brake discs for pitting or scoring and ensure the parking brake holds firmly on an incline without requiring excessive adjustment.