KIA SORENTO2010 · 2.2L Diesel

The vehicle’s most recent MOT on 2025-10-03 at 119,365 miles recorded a pass with no defects, indicating a stable roadworthiness status. However, the prior test on 2024-09-30 at 110,935 miles failed without recorded defects, suggesting a potential inconsistency in testing outcomes. Subsequent retesting on 2024-10-07 at the same mileage resulted in a pass, implying the issue was resolved or flagged as a minor technicality. The 2023 tests on 2023-10-02 showed a pass and a failure on the same day at 101,189 miles, though no defects were noted. This pattern suggests occasional testing irregularities but no persistent mechanical failures. The vehicle’s mileage of 119,365 miles over 16 years aligns with an average of 7,460 miles annually, reflecting typical usage for its age. The MOT records show a one-year gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests, which is within acceptable limits, but the 2024-09-30 failure occurred just 17 days before the retest, raising questions about the validity of the initial failure. No significant mileage spikes or drops are evident, and the absence of defects in most tests suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a basic standard. A buyer should inspect the suspension components, particularly the rear coil springs and bushings, as repeated MOTs without defects may mask gradual wear. The braking system, including disc corrosion and caliper binding, warrants scrutiny, as these issues often develop slowly. Structural integrity should also be checked, though no rust or frame damage was recorded. The lack of detailed defect reports in the MOT history means a physical inspection is essential to confirm the vehicle’s condition beyond the recorded data.