2018 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · WT18 ABU

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a clean pass in the May 2026 test at 55,800 miles. This recent result follows a successful retest in May 2025, where a minor failure regarding the windscreen washer fluid system was immediately rectified. The absence of advisories or defects in the last two consecutive tests suggests that the previous owner has transitioned from reactive repairs to consistent maintenance. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical domestic usage pattern for an eight-year-old vehicle. The car has covered approximately 6,975 miles per year, showing a steady progression from 22,583 miles in April 2021 to the current 55,800 miles. There are no indications of long periods of inactivity or sudden, excessive mileage spikes that would suggest irregular usage or odometer tampering. Historical data reveals a pattern of neglected consumable maintenance between 2022 and 2024. The tester flagged several issues during the April 2023 test, including worn brake discs, low tyre tread, and perishing rear tyres. The vehicle also failed in April 2024 due to a nearside rear brake pad falling below the 1.5 mm legal limit. These recurring faults with tyres and brake pads indicate that previous owners occasionally allowed wear items to reach their absolute limit before addressing them. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and tyre condition. Although the recent MOTs show no current defects, the history of thin brake pads and worn discs warrants a check of the remaining pad thickness and the surface condition of the rotors for scoring or corrosion. Given the previous reports of cracking and perishing tyres, the current tread depth and sidewall integrity should be verified to ensure no further age-related degradation has occurred.