2011 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · OU61 WSL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available history, despite intermittent testing failures. The most recent MOT test conducted in January 2023 at 116,497 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the mechanical and structural components met minimum legal standards at that time. While the record shows failures immediately prior to passes in both 2022 and 2023, the subsequent passes suggest that the owner addressed identified faults promptly rather than allowing them to persist or deteriorate. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. Between January 2021 and January 2023, the vehicle covered 10,948 miles, representing a steady rate of use that avoids excessive strain on the drivetrain and suspension components. However, a significant gap now exists between the last recorded test and the current date, as over three years have passed since the last MOT passing in January 2023. This means the current state of consumables, such as brake linings and exhaust emissions, has not been verified by a DVSA tester recently. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and underbody, as these are common areas for corrosion on a SUV of this era. Given the history of failures followed by passes, a close look at the suspension bushes and coil springs is necessary to ensure no new mechanical play has developed. Because the vehicle has sat or operated without a formal inspection for several years, you must check for perished rubber components and signs of brake caliper seizing, which often occur during periods of low mileage or long standing times.