2010 KIA Sportage 2.0L Gas bi-fuel · SV60 YHS

The most recent MOT on 2025-07-21 recorded a single defect: slight play in the offside front track rod end ball joint. This is a safety-critical component affecting steering stability and requires immediate attention. The defect aligns with a recurring pattern of ball joint issues identified in prior MOTs, suggesting ongoing wear or potential maintenance gaps. A 2024-07-12 MOT noted deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage dust covers, slight play in the offside rear anti-roll bar joint, and a minor oil leak. These were less severe than the 2022-08-02 failure, which cited a serious risk of detachment in the nearside front steering linkage ball joint. While subsequent MOTs show improvements, the 2023-07-24 and 2025-07-21 records confirm persistent ball joint concerns, indicating a systemic issue rather than isolated incidents. The trend suggests stability in defect severity but not resolution. Ball joint defects reappeared despite prior fixes, raising concerns about long-term reliability. The 2022 failure was the most critical, but the 2025-07-21 issue highlights that the problem persists. No major new defects have emerged in recent years, but the recurring nature of these faults signals a need for close inspection.