2016 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · RA12 FLE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift from clean records to reactive repairs. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 87,457 miles passed, it introduced three advisories that were not present in previous years. The presence of corroded brake pipes at the rear, obscured by grease, suggests a lack of preventative underbody cleaning or an attempt to mask corrosion, which marks a departure from the pristine history seen in earlier tests. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a ten-year-old SUV, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per year. Data shows steady usage between 2023 and 2026, with the vehicle covering roughly 7,400 miles in the last three years. This regular interval suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of standing, though the MOT failure in March 2025 at 85,736 miles due to worn-out front tyres indicates that the owner occasionally missed service intervals or ignored basic alignment checks, as both front tyres were found at the legal limit and showing signs of uneven wear. A buyer must inspect the braking system specifically to determine the extent of the corrosion on the rear brake pipes. Because the tester noted these pipes were covered in grease, a physical probe is required to ensure the metal is not thinning or scaling beyond surface rust. Additionally, the nearside rear tyre's cracking between tread bands in the 2026 test indicates the rubber is perishing regardless of depth, necessitating immediate replacement to prevent structural failure. The headlamp level sensor should also be monitored for continued deterioration to avoid a future failure.