2019 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · AX19 YED

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach rather than preventative care. The most recent test on July 9 2025 at 68,956 miles resulted in a pass following an initial failure for brake efficiency, windscreen wipers, and insufficient washer fluid. While the immediate defects were rectified, the recurring nature of these failures suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical issues once they reach a legal failure threshold during an inspection. At 68,956 miles over seven years, the Sorento averages approximately 9,850 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a large SUV. The mileage progression shows consistent annual growth, with roughly 11,000 miles covered between July 2023 and 2024, and nearly 13,800 miles between 2024 and 2025. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not sat for long periods, placing standard wear on rubber components and braking hardware. A physical inspection should focus heavily on the braking system and tyre condition. The 2024 failure noted thin wear on the nearside rear brake pads, and the 2025 failure flagged low brake efficiency, necessitating a check of the discs for thinning and the calipers for potential seizing. Additionally, the history shows a pattern of structural tyre damage and cracking between 2023 and 2024. A buyer must verify that current tyres are free of sidewall tears or perishing, as the previous owner allowed multiple structural failures. The oil leak recorded in July 2024 at 55,132 miles also warrants a close look under the vehicle. Although the tester deemed it not excessive at the time, the buyer should inspect the engine bay and undertray to ensure the leak has not worsened or originated from a critical seal on the gearbox or block. Given the previous failures regarding wiper blades and fluid levels, the overall state of the visibility-related consumables should be verified to ensure basic maintenance is not being neglected.