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KIA SORENTO 4 HEV AWD AUTO2021 · 1.6L HYBRID ELECTRIC

SS 7231

Vehicle Insight Summary

Free vehicle summary for SS 7231: 2021 KIA SORENTO 4 HEV AWD AUTO (BLUE, HYBRID ELECTRIC). Mileage: 34,596. MOT: valid. Tax: taxed.

MOT
Valid
Expires 27/09/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/09/2026
Fuel
HYBRID ELECTRIC
Year
2021
Engine
1598cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available MOT history. The most recent test conducted on 29 September 2025 at 34,596 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This followed a curious failure just four days prior at 34,593 miles, though the record indicates no specific defects for that failure, suggesting a minor rectifyable issue such as a blown bulb or a temporary sensor fault that was addressed immediately before the re-test. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a five-year-old SUV, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between the September 2024 test at 27,135 miles and the September 2025 test at 34,596 miles, the vehicle covered 7,461 miles. This steady accumulation suggests regular use, meaning the heavy mechanical components like the drivetrain, suspension bushings, and hybrid battery system likely have significant service life remaining compared to high-mileage counterparts. Since the MOT record shows no recurring advisories or mechanical failures, there is no documented evidence of escalating structural corrosion or deteriorating brake components. A buyer should still perform a physical inspection of the tyres for uneven wear and check the brake discs for surface pitting, as low-mileage vehicles can sometimes suffer from oxidation if not driven frequently. The clean history indicates the previous owners maintained the vehicle to a high standard without neglecting basic mechanical requirements.

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82
/ 100 · Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
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May be subject to ULEZ charges
Euro EURO 6 AP

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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available MOT history. The most recent test conducted on 29 September 2025 at 34,596 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This followed a curious failure just four days prior at 34,593 miles, though the record indicates no specific defects for that failure, suggesting a minor rectifyable issue such as a blown bulb or a temporary sensor fault that was addressed immediately before the re-test. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a five-year-old SUV, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between the September 2024 test at 27,135 miles and the September 2025 test at 34,596 miles, the vehicle covered 7,461 miles. This steady accumulation suggests regular use, meaning the heavy mechanical components like the drivetrain, suspension bushings, and hybrid battery system likely have significant service life remaining compared to high-mileage counterparts. Since the MOT record shows no recurring advisories or mechanical failures, there is no documented evidence of escalating structural corrosion or deteriorating brake components. A buyer should still perform a physical inspection of the tyres for uneven wear and check the brake discs for surface pitting, as low-mileage vehicles can sometimes suffer from oxidation if not driven frequently. The clean history indicates the previous owners maintained the vehicle to a high standard without neglecting basic mechanical requirements.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2021 Kia Sorento 4 Hev Awd Auto (SS 7231) has a recorded MOT history spanning from September 2024 to September 2025, with 3 MOT tests on record.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 67% pass rate, with 2 passes and 1 failure recorded. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Front fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))”.

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