2019 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · LD19 ABF

The Kia Sorento presents as roadworthy following the most recent DVSA test on 3 February 2026 at 78,450 miles, where the vehicle passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the available history is stable, with every annual examination returning a pass and no advisories logged for worn consumables or mechanical faults. A prior failed test on the same date at identical mileage shows no recorded defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical concern. Mileage accumulation tracks close to typical use for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging 11,207 miles per year against the 78,450 miles now shown. The records reveal a pronounced low-use period: only 15,030 miles were added between March 2023 (34,302 miles) and March 2024 (49,332 miles), then a sharp 23,215-mile jump by February 2025 (72,547 miles) and a further 5,903 miles to February 2026. Such a pattern suggests the car stood relatively idle in its early years before entering higher-mileage service, a profile that can mask degraded rubber components and seized suspension joints from prolonged storage. The clean MOT ledger gives no tester-flagged faults to pursue, yet the storage-then-high-use curve warrants a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for binding after standing. Examine underneath for corrosion on structural members and check exhaust emissions against expected norms for the 1.6 or 2.2 litre unit fitted. Verify the tyres, though never advised, for sidewall cracking consistent with age rather than tread wear. A buyer should commission an independent pre-purchase inspection to confirm the absence of latent defects the MOT did not capture, particularly given the unexplained fail entry logged alongside the pass at 78,450 miles. The documented history implies conscientious statutory testing but offers no evidence of intermediate servicing depth.