2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · YK18 LGP

This 2018 Kia Sportage has logged 49,470 miles over roughly eight years, which equates to typical annual wear for a vehicle of its age. The mileage alone does not suggest heavy use or neglect, but the MOT history reveals a clear pattern of tyre and brake wear that warrants close attention. The most recent MOT in March 2026 was a pass, but with a nail puncture noted in the nearside rear tyre. This is a minor, isolated defect and does not reflect the vehicle's overall condition. However, the history leading up to this point tells a different story. Between April 2024 and April 2025, the vehicle failed its first MOT with two serious issues: the offside front brake pad measured less than 1.5mm thick, falling below the legal minimum, and all three tyres assessed (nearside front, offside front, and offside rear) were already worn close to the legal limit. Three days later, the vehicle was retested and passed, but the advisory notes still flagged the same three tyres as worn close to the limit, even after remedial work. Twelve months later, in April 2025, the vehicle failed again on tyre condition alone. The nearside front and offside rear tyres were below the required 1.6mm tread depth, and critically, the offside front tyre had deteriorated to the point of cord exposure—a dangerous condition that represents extreme wear. Three days after that failure, the vehicle passed, implying all four tyres were replaced.