2017 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · WF17 UCS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent MOT test in October 2025 at 79,104 miles resulted in a failure due to a nearside rear stop lamp and worn rear brake components. While the vehicle passed following these repairs, the presence of thin pads and pitted, scored brake discs suggests that the previous owner neglected routine braking system inspections until they reached a point of legal non-compliance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. Between the October 2023 test at 62,477 miles and the September 2024 test at 71,287 miles, the car covered roughly 8,800 miles in eleven months. This steady accumulation suggests regular use rather than long periods of standing. However, the 2024 failure for insufficient washer fluid points to a minor oversight in basic fluid level checks between annual testing intervals. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the rear braking assembly in person. The October 2025 record specifically flagged pitting and scoring on the discs, which often indicates surface corrosion from prolonged use or heat cycling. It is essential to verify that the discs were actually replaced alongside the pads and that the calipers are not seizing or binding. Given the age of the Sportage, an inspection of the suspension bushes and rubber booting for cracking is also warranted, as these components were not highlighted in the recent history but are common points of failure at this mileage.