2019 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · RK19 VNN

A largely clean MOT history with no structural corrosion or persistent mechanical failures places this 2019 Kia Sorento in a reasonable position from a roadworthiness standpoint, though a single wiper failure in 2023 is worth noting. Across five recorded tests since mid-2023, the vehicle has passed on every occasion, with the most recent assessment on 25 June 2026 recording only a minor advisory concerning an insecure front registration plate that was not considered likely to detach. Two completely clean tests in 2023 and 2025 bracket that wiper rectification, and a brake pad advisory in 2024 sits as the only other flagged item, indicating that significant wear items have generally remained serviceable and that no component has appeared as a recurring concern. The recorded mileage of 41,770 miles over seven years equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 5,967 miles, which is low for a vehicle of this age and type. There are no significant gaps between consecutive tests that would suggest prolonged periods off the road, and the progression between tests is consistent with gradual, modest use rather than sudden high-mileage accumulation. Mechanically, this usage profile typically means that wear-related components such as brake discs, suspension bushes, CV joint boots, and drive belts have experienced less friction and heat cycling than average, but it also raises the possibility of age-related deterioration in items affected more by time than mileage, including rubber seals, coolant hoses, brake fluid, and tyre sidewall integrity. Given the rear brake pad advisory recorded in June 2024, a prospective buyer should establish whether the pads have since been renewed and inspect the rear brake discs for lipping, scoring, or corrosion, particularly around the outer edge and inner hat, as discs left to wear against thin pads over an extended period can develop surface irregularities. On a test drive, listen for any grinding, squeal, or pulsing through the brake pedal under moderate to firm application, and check that the vehicle pulls up squarely without steering deviation. The front registration plate fixings should be physically inspected to confirm the plate is firmly seated, as a loose plate can work free at speed and may also indicate fatigued mounting points. Regarding the 2023 wiper failure, verify that both front wiper blades sweep the entire swept area without smearing, streaking, or leaving unwiped zones, particularly at the passenger side A-pillar and the central screen area, and test the washers for adequate jet pattern and reservoir level. With low annual mileage, it is also worth inspecting the tyre sidewalls for cracking or ozone damage, confirming the battery holds charge under cranking, and checking for any damp or musty odours inside the cabin that could indicate a perished pollen filter or moisture ingress from rarely used door and boot seals. A thorough under-bonnet inspection for perished rubber hoses, weeping coolant joints, and any oil residue around the engine and transmission casings is advisable given the age, even though the MOT record itself has not flagged such concerns.