2019 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · CK69 PYB

The 2019 Kia Sorrento presents a broadly stable maintenance picture, passing its most recent MOT on 17 December 2025 at 68,601 miles. However, that latest test flagged three separate tyre advisories, suggesting basic consumable upkeep has slipped recently. The trend is not worsening mechanically, but the recurrence of tyre wear items indicates the current tread condition warrants immediate attention before the next annual test. At roughly 9,800 miles per year, the mileage accumulation is typical for a seven-year-old family SUV. The record shows a steady climb from 31,956 miles in October 2022 to 59,537 miles by December 2024, then a jump to 68,601 miles by December 2025, reflecting about 9,000 miles in the final twelve months. There are no alarming gaps or sudden drops in the odometer readings, and the annual test pattern is consistent, so the mileage history reads as genuine and unremarkable. The most notable mechanical advisory appeared in the December 2024 test at 59,537 miles, when the tester noted trailing arm bushes splitting slightly on the rear suspension. While this did not result in excessive movement at the time, perished trailing arm bushes on a heavy SUV like the Sorrento can deteriorate progressively, especially if the vehicle has been used for towing or rough-road driving. A buyer should inspect the rear suspension bushes in person, checking for further deterioration, and assess whether the rear tyres show uneven inner-edge wear that would confirm misalignment from worn bushings. Tyre condition is the clearest recurring theme. The 2022 test flagged the nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit, and the 2025 test flagged both front tyres worn on edges and a cut in the nearside rear sidewall. Failing on tyre condition twice in four years suggests previous owners ran tyres down to the wire rather than replacing them proactively. Any prospective buyer should budget for a full set of replacement tyres and a four-wheel alignment check before committing to purchase.