2016 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · YG16 ABA

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following its most recent test on 21 May 2026 at 46,140 miles, which returned a clean pass with no defects. While the history shows intermittent mechanical issues, the owner appears to address failures promptly. For instance, the vehicle failed on 14 February 2025 due to excessive play in the nearside front track rod end ball joint, but the subsequent test on 22 February 2025 at 42,146 miles confirmed this was rectified. This pattern of resolving specific faults suggests a reactive but effective maintenance approach. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 2016 vehicle, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. The data shows steady, incremental usage rather than long periods of stagnation. Between the March 2021 test at 19,911 miles and the March 2022 test at 28,030 miles, the vehicle covered over 8,000 miles, which is a slight uptick compared to the more recent annual averages. This low-mileage usage profile generally implies less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can sometimes lead to secondary issues like perished rubber components. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and braking systems. The March 2024 test at 39,268 miles flagged several advisories, including pitted and scored rear brake discs and slight play in the front suspension arm bushes. Although these were not immediate failures, they indicate the beginning of wear in the chassis components. Additionally, the history shows recurring issues with shock absorber bushes, specifically noted in March 2020 and March 2022. Checking the condition of all rubber bushings and the integrity of the shock absorbers is advisable to ensure no further degradation has occurred since the last inspection. Given the low mileage and the tendency for minor consumable wear such as tyres and wiper blades to appear in the records, the vehicle seems to have been driven in a typical suburban manner. A thorough check of the brake disc surfaces and the condition of the track rod ends will confirm if the previous repairs have held up under current usage.