2017 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · FG17 XRF

The 2017 Kia Sorrento presents a mixed maintenance picture in its most recent MOT record. The November 2025 pass at 120,592 miles is reassuring, but the two advisories recorded on that date signal a gradual deterioration in front-end suspension and damping health. The offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover is severely deteriorated, allowing ingress of road grime that will accelerate joint wear if left unaddressed. The nearside rear shock absorber is also flagged for a light misting of oil, a condition that has appeared before. Taken together, the trend is one of slowly accumulating wear rather than a sudden mechanical failure, suggesting the vehicle has been maintained to a passable standard but without proactive renewal of aging components. Mileage accumulation tells a clear story of sustained high use. Covering 13,399 miles per year on average, this Sorrento has been driven hard across its nine-year life. The jump from 102,002 miles in November 2023 to 120,592 miles by November 2025 represents nearly 18,600 miles in just two years, a notably steep climb that places elevated stress on suspension bushes, drivetrain mounts, and braking components. The MOT record itself is reasonably complete with annual tests, though the failed attempt on 14 November 2024 followed by a clean pass four days later on 18 November 2024 indicates a rushed repair on rear suspension trailing arm bushes rather than thorough preventative maintenance. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus heavily on the rear suspension and damping system. The nearside rear shock absorber has shown a light misting of oil in both the November 2022 test at 87,103 miles and again in November 2025 at 120,592 miles, suggesting a chronic, unresolved seepage issue that may now require full shock replacement. The November 2024 failure for excessively worn rear trailing arm pins or bushes on both sides was rectified just enough to pass, but those components should be checked for play given the vehicle's high mileage. Front-end inspection is equally critical. The severely deteriorated offside front anti-roll bar linkage dust cover will have exposed the ball joint to contamination, so a thorough check of joint free play and gaiter integrity is warranted. Given the mileage, also examine brake disc thickness, pad condition, and tyre wear patterns, as consumable life will be consumed faster on a vehicle driven this hard.