2016 KIA SORENTO2.2L DIESEL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear pattern of deferred brake maintenance. While the most recent test in February 2026 at 73,256 miles passed, it flagged multiple significant brake issues including pitted and scored front discs along with very low rear pads. This follows a trend established in February 2024 at 54,160 miles where front pads were already thin, suggesting the owner waits until components approach failure limits before performing replacements. The mileage profile is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. Between February 2022 and February 2026, the vehicle covered 33,838 miles, indicating a steady and predictable usage pattern. There are no unexplained gaps in the testing history, with the vehicle undergoing annual inspections. However, the low annual mileage relative to the age of the car and the perishing tyre noted in 2022 indicates that rubber components may be suffering from age-related degradation rather than high mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system to ensure the recently flagged faults have actually been rectified. Given the recurring pitting and scoring on the discs, the buyer should check for caliper sticking or seized pistons that might be causing uneven wear. The current state of the sidewalls on all tyres, particularly the offside rear, should be scrutinized for cracking or dry rot as the 2022 record confirms a history of deteriorating rubber components. No structural corrosion or suspension failures have been noted, so the focus remains entirely on these mechanical wear items.