2006 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · DS06 ACZ

The vehicle's recent MOT history shows an inconsistent pattern of compliance, characterized by alternating failures and passes. The most recent test on 2 July 2025 resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, following a failure on 26 June 2025. This pattern of failing and then passing within a single week suggests that a specific defect was identified and rectified immediately to achieve compliance. The recorded mileage of 119,610 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,980 miles for a 20-year-old vehicle. While the MOT records provide specific dates for testing, they do not list the individual mileage readings for the 2023, 2024, or 2025 tests. This lack of incremental mileage data prevents a precise assessment of how the vehicle's wear correlates with its usage, though the total distance remains relatively low for its age. The absence of specific defect descriptions in the provided records makes it difficult to pinpoint the exact mechanical issues that caused the failures in June 2024 and June 2025. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, including discs and calipers, to check for binding or uneven wear. Given the vehicle's age and the intermittent failures, close attention must be paid to the structural integrity of the chassis for corrosion and the condition of suspension components such as bushes and coil springs. Because the failures occurred without recorded defect details, the physical condition of the exhaust system and tyre tread depth should also be verified. The recurring nature of the failures, even if they were resolved quickly, indicates that the vehicle requires regular attention to maintain its roadworthiness.