2019 KIA Sportage 1.6L Diesel · YC19 DPG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in attention to consumable upkeep. While it passed the May 2024 test at 92,730 miles, the tester flagged significant issues with both the nearside and offside front tyres being worn to the legal limit and exhibiting uneven wear on the inner shoulders. This indicates a potential alignment issue or worn suspension components that have remained unaddressed leading up to the most recent inspection. The mileage profile reflects high usage for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging over 13,000 miles per annum. There is a notable surge in usage between the May 2022 test at 47,332 miles and the May 2023 test at 86,436 miles, where the car covered nearly 39,000 miles in a single year. This rapid accumulation suggests the vehicle was likely used for long-distance motorway commuting, which typically places higher stress on the drivetrain, suspension bushes, and braking system compared to lower-mileage examples. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the front suspension and steering geometry to identify the cause of the inner tyre wear noted in 2024. You should check for play in the control arms, ball joints, and shock absorbers, as these often degrade at high mileage intervals. Given the clean records from 2022 and 2023, the structural integrity appears sound, but the recent failure on tyres necessitates a thorough check of the front brake pads and discs to ensure no uneven wear has occurred during the high-mileage period.