2014 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · YP64 NPU

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful repair after its most recent inspection. The test conducted on 20 April 2026 at 91,596 miles initially failed due to a defective nearside track rod end ball joint with excessive play. Once this component was rectified, the vehicle passed with no further defects recorded. This indicates a stable maintenance trend where the owner is responsive to addressing critical steering component failures once they are identified. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year. Between November 2022 at 63,880 miles and April 2026 at 91,596 miles, the car covered 27,716 miles, showing a steady usage profile without extreme spikes or long periods of inactivity. The lack of advisories in the intervening tests suggests the vehicle has not been historically neglected, which often helps mitigate the degradation of rubber components and suspension bushings compared to higher-mileage examples. A buyer should inspect the front suspension assembly in person to ensure other related components are not nearing similar failure. While the track rod end was replaced, a physical check for lateral play in the steering arms and condition of the drop links is advisable, as these parts often wear concurrently. Given the age of the Sportage, the inspection should also look for surface corrosion on the sills and rear subframe, where structural integrity issues typically manifest over a decade despite a clean mechanical history.