2018 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · SC07 HAM

The 2018 Kia Sorrento presents a mixed maintenance picture, with a clear worsening trend in braking system wear heading into its most recent test. The vehicle failed its October 2025 MOT at 64,087 miles due to a dangerously worn Nearside Front tyre with exposed cords, alongside binding service brakes on both front wheels and critically thin pads all round. Although it passed the following day on the same mileage, the tester still flagged binding front brakes and noted that all four brake discs were worn, pitted, or scored, along with thin rear pads and multiple tyres worn to the legal limit. This pattern suggests the braking components were operating at or beyond their service thresholds rather than being proactively replaced. The pass was granted, but the cluster of brake-related advisories points to a system that has been run hard and serviced late. The mileage progression tells a consistent story of typical annual use. From 46,355 miles in October 2022 to 51,452 miles in October 2023, then 58,378 miles in October 2024, and finally 64,087 miles in October 2025, the vehicle accumulated roughly 5,000 to 7,000 miles per year. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the record, indicating regular use rather than long periods of standing. The annual tests have been completed each October without fail, providing a reliable chronological maintenance trail. A buyer should pay particular attention to the front brake assembly during any in-person inspection. The repeated advisories for binding service brakes and worn, pitted discs on both sides suggest the calipers may not be releasing fully, which accelerates pad and disc wear and can cause uneven braking or overheating. The 2024 advisory for a worn Offside Front suspension arm pin or bush also warrants a close check, as degraded bushes can introduce vague steering and uneven tyre wear if left unaddressed. While the 2022 test was clean, the escalation of defects in 2023 and 2025 indicates consumable items like tyres and brake components have been run closer to their limits than ideal. Inspect the inner edges of all tyres and the condition of the front suspension bushes carefully before committing to a purchase.