2014 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · SY64 YBT

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status with an improving maintenance trend following a period of reactive repairs. The most recent test in July 2025 at 128,776 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the mechanical and wear issues identified in previous years were addressed. This represents a significant shift from the July 2024 test, where multiple brake and suspension faults were flagged, suggesting the current owner has recently invested in necessary preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,700 miles per year. Between July 2022 and July 2025, the car covered 36,930 miles, showing a steady usage rate of roughly 12,000 miles annually. There are no unexplained gaps in the records that would suggest long periods of stationary storage, which often leads to degradation of seals and fluids. However, the cumulative mileage justifies the wear and tear on rubber components and braking hardware seen throughout the history. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the suspension geometry and rubber components despite the clean pass. The 2024 test highlighted worn trailing arm bushes on both rear sides and a damaged track rod end dust cover in 2023. While these were likely replaced, the buyer should check for any remaining play in the steering or uneven handling during a test drive. The history shows pitted brake discs and thin pads across 2023 and 2024; therefore, verifying the current thickness and surface quality of the rotors is essential to ensure the recent work was performed to a professional standard.