2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · YT21 KCE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a recurring pattern of deferred consumable repairs. The most recent test on March 26 2026 at 42,909 miles passed but introduced two advisories regarding tyre condition. Specifically, the offside rear tyre shows signs of perishing while the offside front tyre is worn near the legal limit. This suggests the owner tends to delay replacements until they reach a critical threshold. The mileage progression is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,600 miles per year. The record shows a gap of 9,540 miles between the April 2024 and March 2025 tests, followed by a 12,476-mile interval between March 2025 and March 2026. This steady accumulation indicates regular road use, which generally prevents the internal corrosion of brake lines and the seizing of brake components compared to low-mileage vehicles that sit stationary. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of all tyres, as the history indicates a failure to monitor rubber damage and uneven wear. The repeated mentions of sidewall cracking in both 2024 and 2026 suggest the tyres may be aging out faster than the tread depth indicates. You should also verify the offside front alignment, as the reported edge wear often points to tracking geometry out of specification or worn suspension bushes. No structural corrosion or major mechanical failures have appeared in the record, suggesting the primary drivetrain and chassis remain sound.