2018 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · WM18 LMO

The 2018 Kia Sportage presents a stable and generally improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 20 June 2025 at 66,830 miles. That test recorded only minor advisories: a slightly damaged and cut offside rear tyre, plus rear brake pads wearing thin. These are routine consumable items, not structural or mechanical red flags. The vehicle has consistently passed its annual tests since 2022, with no dangerous or major defects appearing in the record. The pattern suggests a responsible ownership approach, where minor wear items are flagged and presumably addressed before they escalate. The mileage progression tells a coherent story. From 42,965 miles in June 2022 to 52,816 miles in June 2023, the car covered roughly 9,850 miles in that year. It then added 6,511 miles by June 2024 and 7,503 miles by June 2025. This is a steady, slightly declining annual rate that sits comfortably within the typical 8,000 to 12,000-mile range for a vehicle of this age. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation that would suggest long periods of disuse or clocking concerns. The odometer readings align logically with the test dates. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear braking system and the condition of the offside rear tyre. The June 2025 advisory for rear brake pads wearing thin, combined with the June 2022 advisory for worn front and rear brake discs and thin front pads, indicates the braking system has been a recurring area of attention. Check the rear calipers for binding and inspect the disc surfaces for scoring or lipping. The offside rear tyre showed both cracking and a cut in the most recent test, so examine the sidewall closely for perishing and verify the tread depth meets the 1.6mm legal minimum. Given the 2022 failure for a nearside front tyre with exposed cords, a thorough check of all four tyres for uneven wear, damage, and age-related deterioration is warranted. The 2022 child seat obstruction on the nearside rear belt is a minor administrative point, but it is worth confirming the adult belt retracts and locks correctly during a test drive.