2021 KIA Sorento 2 Phev AWD Auto 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · NJ21 TSV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward neglect regarding consumable components. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 74,586 miles passed, the tester flagged a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit with uneven edge wear. This follows a 2025 test where multiple tyres showed cuts and wiper blades were noted as defective, indicating that the owner only addresses these items once they reach failure points or significant thresholds. The mileage profile is high for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 15,000 miles per year. There is a significant surge in usage between April 2024 and April 2025, where the vehicle covered 27,051 miles in just twelve months. This rapid accumulation suggests heavy motorway use or commercial-style operation, which explains the accelerated wear on the tyres. Such high mileage also places greater stress on the suspension bushings, brake components, and the hybrid drivetrain compared to lower-mileage examples of the same age. A physical inspection must focus on the alignment and suspension geometry, as the uneven wear noted on the nearside front tyre in 2026 often indicates tracking issues or worn ball joints. The buyer should also verify the condition of all four tyres for further impact damage or deformation, as the history shows a pattern of multiple sidew cuts. Given the high mileage, a thorough check of the brake disc thickness and caliper condition for pitting is essential to ensure the heavy PHEV chassis has not prematurely degraded the braking system.