2021 KIA Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · LT21 WFJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection in August 2025. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a minor failure immediately prior to that pass. The tester flagged the vehicle at 51,782 miles due to an ineffective front windscreen wiper and a non-excessive oil leak, both of which were rectified for the retest one mile later at 51,783 miles. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical UK usage for a modern SUV, averaging approximately 10,350 miles per year. Between the July 2024 test at 36,493 miles and the August 2025 test at 51,783 miles, the vehicle covered 15,290 miles. This higher interval suggests regular motorway use rather than long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for hybrid components and engine seals to prevent degradation or fluid ingress in the braking system. A physical inspection should focus on the oil leak identified during the August 2025 tests. While the tester deemed the leak not excessive for an MOT failure, a buyer should examine the engine block, valve cover, and oil pan to determine if the source is a simple gasket seal or a more significant component failure. Given the previous wiper failure, verifying the condition of the wiper motor and linkage is also advisable to ensure the replacement was not merely a superficial blade change.