2019 KIA Sportage 1.6L Diesel · YT19 BAF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with an improving maintenance trend following a period of deferred attention. The most recent test on 19 December 2024 passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed. This represents a significant shift from the state in mid-2022, where the vehicle failed its inspection due to multiple critical safety failures. The mileage data reveals a high usage pattern for a 2019 vehicle. The car recorded 102,799 miles in July 2022 and increased to 131,492 miles by June 2023. This represents an accumulation of nearly 29,000 miles in a single year, which is substantially above the UK annual average. While the high mileage explains the accelerated wear on braking components, the lack of mileage data for the 2024 test prevents a definitive assessment of current service intervals. A prospective buyer should focus specifically on the braking system due to the history of recurring wear. The July 2022 failure flagged all four brake pads and both rear discs, while the June 2023 test noted thin front pads and pitted front discs. Although the 2024 test passed without defects, the high mileage suggests these components are nearing the end of their functional life. An inspection should check for caliper sticking or uneven pad wear to ensure the previous replacements were performed correctly and were not merely temporary reactive fixes. The 2022 failure involving exposed ply and cords on all four tyres suggests a past period where basic maintenance was neglected until a test failure occurred. While the vehicle has since passed tests, the buyer must verify the current condition and age of the tyres. Given the rapid mileage accumulation, a thorough check of the suspension bushes and bushings for signs of fatigue is also advisable, as these components often suffer under stress on high-mileage SUVs.