2015 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · WM64 AWM

The most recent DVSA MOT test, conducted on 22 November 2025, resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded, and this is mirrored by the preceding test on 13 December 2024 which also returned a clean pass. However, looking back through the recorded history, the pattern has not been uniformly stable. On 12 December 2024 the vehicle failed on two dangerous defects relating to the front braking system, specifically a seriously weakened front brake disc and front brake pads worn below the 1.5 mm minimum thickness, and a further fail was issued on 30 November 2023 for a major defect concerning an excessively worn front suspension arm bush on the nearside. While the most recent pass is reassuring, the recurrence of significant brake and suspension wear within the last three years suggests that the vehicle has been worked relatively hard on these consumable systems and that a prospective buyer should not assume the latest clean test means underlying components have been comprehensively refurbished. The recorded mileage of 100,469 against an 11-year age equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 9,134 miles, which sits close to the typical average for a vehicle of its vintage and indicates reasonably consistent use rather than long periods of standing or excessive high-mileage driving. There are no conspicuous gaps in the MOT record that would suggest extended periods off the road, and the annual mileage progression between tests appears steady and proportionate. That said, the braking and suspension failures noted above occurred within a relatively normal usage window, which is characteristic of a mid-sized SUV whose front axle components are subjected to consistent load carrying and urban cycle driving. The advisory history also shows recurring tyre edge wear across multiple axles, which is often symptomatic of alignment geometry drift, suspension compliance wear, or simply routine inner-edge consumption typical of front-wheel-drive family vehicles at this mileage band. Given the recurring brake and suspension issues, a physical inspection should pay particular attention to the front brake discs and pads for current thickness, ensuring no lipping or scorching on the disc surface and confirming the calipers are sliding freely without binding. The front suspension should be examined for play in the lower arm bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, listening on a test drive for clonking over speed humps or uneven tarmac, and noting any vagueness in steering response or uneven inner-edge tyre wear which would suggest geometry is overdue. The persistent nearside and offside tyre advisories over edge wear indicate that a four-wheel alignment check would be prudent, and any uneven shoulder wear on the tyres currently fitted should be treated as a negotiating point or a prompt for immediate replacement. Beyond the recorded defects, age and mileage appropriate items warrant verification. With the vehicle now eleven years old, the 12V battery health should be confirmed, brake fluid should have been renewed on a calendar basis rather than purely mileage, and coolant should be checked for condition and corrosion inhibitor strength. Tyres should be inspected for sidewall cracking or perishing from age even if tread depth remains adequate, particularly as the 2021 advisories already flagged early perishing on both front tyres. The minor oil leak advisory noted in 2022 should be revisited under the vehicle to confirm it has not worsened into a seal or gasket failure, and the rear number plate lamp should be confirmed operational. A thorough test drive should include warm and cold brake assessment for pull or shudder, steady-state driving for any suspension rumble, and a careful listen for transmission whine or clutch judder if manual, all of which are sensible precautions given the cumulative wear pattern evident across the MOT record.