2019 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · LD19 AAJ

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend despite emerging signs of component wear. The most recent test in October 2025 at 38,285 miles resulted in advisories for light oil misting on both rear shock absorbers. While this indicates the beginning of seal failure, the vehicle passed without defects, following two years of clean records in the 2024 and early 2023 tests. The mileage profile reflects low annual usage for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. This low mileage suggests minimal strain on the drivetrain and engine, though the data shows a gap in testing between February 2023 and October 2023, where the car covered only 3,044 miles in eight months. The consistent low-mileage-age ratio generally reduces the risk of high-wear failure, though it can sometimes lead to flat-spotting or seized components if the vehicle has sat stationary for extended periods. A buyer should inspect the rear shock absorbers in person to determine if the misting has progressed to a significant leak that would require immediate replacement. The history shows a pattern of consumable maintenance, with thin front brake pads noted in February 2023 and an unevenly worn front inner tyre in March 2022. These indicate standard wear and tear rather than mechanical neglect, but the buyer must verify the current tyre alignment to ensure the edge-wear seen in 2022 was properly rectified.