2016 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · KH16 CCV

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT status following its most recent test on November 21, 2023. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the vehicle overcame an initial failure on that same day due to minor electrical faults—specifically, an inoperative registration plate lamp and a offside rear fog lamp—which were rectified immediately to allow a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This suggests the owner is responsive to addressing basic equipment failures once identified. The mileage profile indicates heavy annual use for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 22,000 miles per year. Between the November 2022 test at 202,486 miles and the November 2023 test at 220,341 miles, the vehicle covered 17,855 miles. This consistent high-mile accumulation suggests long-distance motorway driving which typically places different stresses on drivetrain components compared to city driving, yet the lack of advisories in the last two tests is notable given the high mileage, implying the chassis and mechanical components have remained within tolerance thus far. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of high-wear components that the MOT test does not detail. While the record is clean of structural corrosion, the 220,000 mile odometer necessitates a thorough check of suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for signs of premature fatigue. The buyer should also inspect brake discs for thinning and check for caliper binding, as high-mileage SUVs often suffer accelerated brake wear. Given the mileage, verifying the service history regarding timing components and gearbox fluid changes is critical to ensure the mechanical integrity remains maintained beyond the basic testing intervals.