2014 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · YP14 LZC

This 2014 Kia Sportage holds a valid MOT issued on 2026-06-11 at 110,499 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance trend that is borderline and recently failing. The current certificate was preceded by a failure just three days prior on 2026-06-08 at 110,496 miles, where both rear lower suspension arm pins or bushes were flagged as excessively worn. That specific failure was resolved before the pass, yet the tester still logged advisories for worn front suspension arm bushes, worn rear brake discs, and deteriorated track rod end dust covers on the same pass date. The pattern suggests a vehicle receiving reactive repairs to meet the minimum legal standard rather than a consistent programme of preventative upkeep. The mileage progression is broadly typical for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 9,208 miles per year. The record shows a jump from 89,541 miles in May 2024 to 101,069 miles by June 2025, representing 11,528 miles in just over twelve months. That is a noticeable step up from the preceding years and indicates heavier recent use, which aligns with the accelerated wear visible on the rear suspension bushes and brake discs. No significant gaps appear in the annual testing sequence, so the mileage record reads as continuous and credible. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front and rear suspension bushes, coil springs, and rear brake condition. The 2025 test flagged corroded rear coil springs, and while that advisory did not reappear in 2026, corrosion on a twelve-year-old Sportage warrants close visual examination of the spring seats and lower arms for pitting or cracking. The rear brake discs have appeared as worn or pitted across multiple consecutive tests, suggesting either a caliper issue causing uneven wear or simply deferred replacement. Both front track rod end dust covers remain deteriorated, which accelerates joint wear and can introduce play into the steering. The recurring inner edge wear on rear tyres points to possible rear toe misalignment or worn rear suspension geometry components that have not been properly addressed.