2015 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · KF15 UEB

This 2015 Kia Sorrento holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 8 November 2025 at 76,875 miles, though the maintenance trend is not entirely reassuring. The most recent test passed, but only after a failure two days prior on 6 November 2025 at 76,863 miles. That failure flagged a non-functioning nearside headlamp on dipped beam, a degraded nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover, and both front tyres worn close to the legal limit. The swift retest suggests the headlamp bulb and tyres were replaced, but the ball joint advisory was carried forward into the pass. This pattern of failing and retesting within days points to reactive fixes rather than proactive servicing. The 2024 test at 68,478 miles was clean, meaning the front suspension and tyre wear issues have emerged over roughly 8,400 miles in a single year. The mileage accumulation is broadly consistent with typical use for an eleven-year-old vehicle. Between 2024 and November 2025, the odometer climbed from 68,478 to 76,875 miles, adding approximately 8,397 miles in just over twelve months. That is a noticeable step up from the longer-term average of roughly 6,989 miles per year. The jump suggests heavier recent use, possibly longer commutes or motorway driving, which accelerates wear on consumables like tyres and brake components. There are no alarming gaps in the MOT record itself, with annual tests logged consistently from 2023 onward. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking components. The 2023 failure at 64,753 miles identified a worn rear brake disc and degraded front suspension arm pins or bushes, along with a perished offside anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover. Dust covers and suspension bushes deteriorate with age and mileage, and their failure allows dirt ingress that accelerates joint wear. The nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover was flagged again in the November 2025 failure, indicating this component has not been replaced and remains a live advisory. Check for play in the front anti-roll bar links and inspect the suspension arm bushes for cracking or excessive movement. The front tyres also warrant close scrutiny. Both were flagged as worn close to the legal limit in the November 2025 failure, meaning they were replaced just before the pass. Uneven wear patterns on the new tyres, or premature wear developing quickly, could point to misaligned tracking or worn suspension geometry. Inspect the inner and outer edges of all four tyres carefully. The rear brake disc flagged in 2023 may have been replaced since, but a test drive should confirm the braking surface is smooth with no judder or scoring under firm application. Overall, the vehicle is legally roadworthy, but the concentration of suspension and braking advisories across recent tests suggests deferred maintenance that a buyer should verify has been properly addressed rather than simply patched for the MOT.