2014 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · BD64 LWT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift towards suspension component wear. Following the most recent test in April 2026 at 120,225 miles, the tester identified multiple advisories related to steering and suspension geometry. This represents a progression from the clean record in March 2025, as the developing play in anti-roll bar linkage ball joints and track rod ends indicates that multiple rubber and metal components are now reaching the end of their service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 12-year-old vehicle averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. There is a significant gap of 11,806 miles between the March 2025 and April 2026 tests, suggesting steady annual use rather than long periods of inactivity. The accumulation of roughly 8,600 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests further confirms a consistent driving profile, which explains the typical wear on consumables such as the offside front tyre noted during that period. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the front end assembly, as the record shows a recurring issue with track rod ends. The vehicle failed in April 2023 at 90,398 miles due to excessive play in these components, and slight play has returned as an advisory at the 2026 mileage. The rear anti-roll bar linkages should also be checked for cracked boots or excessive movement, as both sides were flagged in the most recent inspection. The presence of a nail in the nearside rear tyre is a minor concern but highlights a lack of immediate attention to basic tyre maintenance prior to the MOT.