2014 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · A25 SAM

A clear pattern of tyre-related deterioration and isolated suspension wear emerges across the DVSA history of this 2014 Kia Sorento, with the most recent test on 2026-03-30 returning a pass alongside three advisories flagging perishing rubber across all four tyres and inner-edge wear on both rear tyres reaching the legal limit. This follows an entirely clean pass in March 2025 and a March 2024 test where the vehicle failed on a dangerous defect, specifically the absence of all four road wheel locking nuts, while also recording an advisory on the nearside front suspension arm rear bush. The structural condition appears sound, with no corrosion advisories logged at any test, and the longitudinal trend suggests the vehicle remains fundamentally compliant, provided the tyre and suspension wear items are addressed promptly. Against an age of approximately twelve years, the recorded mileage of 66,798 miles equates to a modest annual accumulation of around 5,566 miles, indicating a usage profile of light or intermittent running rather than sustained daily driving. There are no gaps in the annual MOT testing record from 2023 through 2026, which suggests the vehicle has remained on the road consistently and has not suffered any extended periods of lay-up that might otherwise raise concerns about dormant component deterioration such as seized brakes or perished seals. Mechanically, this lower-than-average mileage implies that major drivetrain and engine wear items are unlikely to be heavily stressed, but it does place greater emphasis on inspecting items that degrade through age rather than use, particularly rubber components, bushes, and tyres, which aligns closely with the advisory pattern observed. For a prospective buyer, the nearside front suspension arm rear bush advisory from the March 2024 failure warrants particular attention on a test drive. With the engine running and the vehicle stationary, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension as an assistant rocks the steering wheel side to side, and pay close attention to any vagueness or knocking felt through the steering wheel over uneven surfaces, which would indicate the bush wear has progressed beyond the minor level recorded at test. Inspect the inner edges of the rear tyres closely for uneven wear or feathering, as the 2026 advisory notes this is approaching the legal limit, and check that all four locking wheel nuts are present and in good condition with the corresponding key, as the previous dangerous defect specifically concerned missing locking nuts which could easily recur if replacements have not been sourced. The tyre perishing advisory affecting all four tyres indicates that a full replacement set is likely due regardless of remaining tread depth, and this should be factored into immediate running costs. On a road test, evaluate the steering for any pulling to one side under braking, which could suggest uneven brake wear associated with the low annual mileage, and listen for any binding or scraping noises from the brake calipers that have not been regularly exercised. Confirm that all four locking wheel nuts are present and accounted for, complete with the correct key, as this dangerous defect caused the only failure in the recorded history and could easily be repeated if the locking nut set has been replaced with non-original items. Finally, verify the service history for evidence of timely brake fluid and coolant renewals, as low-mileage vehicles are particularly prone to internal corrosion in cooling systems and moisture contamination of brake fluid over a twelve-year service life.