2017 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · YB17 UON

The 2017 Kia Sportage presents a solid roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT on 17 November 2025 at 78,034 miles with only a minor advisory. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though the record shows a gradual shift from a completely clean bill of health in 2021 and 2022 toward age-related wear emerging in the last two tests. The November 2025 pass confirms the vehicle remains structurally and mechanically sound, but the advisory for both rear trailing bushes starting to split marks the first suspension-related flag in the history. This is a common wear item on a nine-year-old SUV and does not indicate neglect, yet it does signal that the rear suspension is entering a phase where component renewal should be anticipated. The mileage accumulation of roughly 8,670 miles per year is entirely typical for a vehicle of this age and use case. The record shows a consistent annual climb from 51,205 miles in November 2021 to 78,034 miles in November 2025, with no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest long periods of standing or odometer anomalies. The 7,645-mile jump between the November 2024 and November 2025 tests sits within the expected range, confirming regular use right up to the present. With the current date of 17 June 2026, the most recent MOT is now just over seven months old, meaning the next test is due in November 2026. A buyer should verify whether any interim repairs or deterioration have occurred since the last inspection. The 2023 test at 62,757 miles is the most informative entry for assessing wear patterns. The tester flagged worn front and rear brake discs, rear brake pads wearing thin, and a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit. These are all consumable items expected at that mileage, and the fact that no brake or tyre defects appeared in the 2024 or 2025 tests suggests they were replaced in the intervening period. That indicates a responsive owner who addressed wear items promptly. The advisory for split rear trailing bushes in November 2025 is the only recurring structural concern, and it warrants a physical inspection. A prospective buyer should have a technician examine the rear suspension bushes, subframe mounting points, and check for any corrosion on the underside, particularly around the rear trailing arm attachment points. The front brake discs and nearside front tyre wear noted in 2023 also suggest the vehicle may have spent time on uneven roads or been driven in a manner that loads the nearside suspension, so an alignment check would be prudent. Overall, the record reflects a well-maintained vehicle with no serious defects, but the rear suspension advisory means a pre-purchase inspection focused on the undercarriage is strongly recommended.