2008 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · AO58 FFZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a worsening pattern of mechanical and structural degradation. While it passed the most recent test in March 2026 at 115,635 miles, the report revealed multiple new faults since the previous year. The appearance of steering rack inner joint play and a failing nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint, which was already flagged in February 2024, indicates that suspension and steering components are reaching the end of their functional life without proactive replacement. The mileage pattern is consistent with an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. There is a notable cluster of activity between February 2024 and February 2025, where the vehicle covered roughly 3,200 miles and underwent two separate tests. Since then, the vehicle has covered another 3,000 miles to reach the March 2026 test. The low annual mileage suggests the owner is only addressing faults when strictly necessary to pass the MOT rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the structural integrity, specifically focusing on the inner sill. The February 2025 failure noted excessive damage to the nearside suspension mounting area, which significantly reduced structural strength. This is a critical concern given the "corrosion in various places" mentioned across the last three tests. The persistent oil leak recorded in every test since early 2025, while currently described as non-excessive, suggests a slow leak that will likely worsen over time. The braking system and tyres also require immediate attention. The February 2024 failure for poor parking brake efficiency and insufficient travel is followed by the March 2026 report of an offside rear tyre worn to the limit. Recurring issues with tyres being near the legal limit in 2024 and 2026 demonstrate that basic consumable upkeep is neglected until it becomes a failure point. The buyer should check for uneven tyre wear and verify the condition of the steering rack to ensure the reported inner joints have actually been replaced.