2017 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · CE67 MJJ

The 2017 Kia Sorrento presents a broadly stable mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 3 November 2025 at 86,765 miles. That test was a pass, but only after an initial failure on the same day flagged rear brake pads below 1.5 mm and a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit. The fact that both items were rectified and passed on the same date suggests the previous owner addressed immediate failures rather than allowing chronic neglect, yet the pattern of borderline tyre and brake wear at consecutive tests indicates consumable upkeep was consistently left to the wire. The mileage progression tells a coherent story. From 46,973 miles in October 2022 to 61,304 miles in October 2023, then 74,952 miles in October 2024, and finally 86,765 miles in November 2025, the vehicle accumulated roughly 11,000 to 14,000 miles per year over the last three years, a step up from the longer-term average of around 9,600 miles annually. The gap between October 2024 and November 2025 is unusually long at thirteen months, covering 11,813 miles, which is not excessive but does mean the last test interval ran beyond the standard twelve-month cycle. No mileage anomalies or suspicious drops appear in the record, and the annual test pattern has been largely consistent since 2022. Brake wear is the most persistent theme across the history. Rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in October 2023 at 61,304 miles, then failed as less than 1.5 mm in November 2025 at 86,765 miles, a span of 25,461 miles. Front and rear brake discs were noted as worn, pitted, or scored in October 2024 across all four corners, and again in October 2023 on the fronts. This recurring disc wear suggests the vehicle has spent considerable time in conditions that accelerate corrosion, possibly urban short trips or coastal use. A buyer should inspect disc thickness and condition closely, particularly at the rear, and check whether the rear calipers are binding, as dragging calipers would explain the disproportionate rear pad degradation. Tyre wear is another recurring advisory, appearing on four of the five tests and always on the nearside front or offside front, with one instance on the offside rear. Edge wear on the nearside front in particular points to possible tracking misalignment or worn suspension bushes allowing toe drift. The offside rear shock absorber was noted with a light oil misting in October 2023, yet this did not reappear in subsequent tests, which could mean the leak stabilized or the unit was replaced. A physical inspection should focus on the front suspension bushes, tracking geometry, and the condition of the rear dampers, along with a thorough check of the underside for corrosion on a vehicle of this age and mileage.