2021 KIA Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto 1.6L Hybrid electric · V27 GAH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a concerning pattern regarding tyre management. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 35,013 miles passed, the tester flagged front tyres worn to the legal limit with uneven wear on the nearside and offside. This follows a similar advisory from February 2025 at 30,177 miles where the rear tyres were also noted as being near the limit. The recurring nature of these faults suggests a lack of proactive tyre replacement or potential underlying wheel alignment issues. The mileage profile is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. The data shows steady accumulation, with roughly 5,000 miles driven between the March 2024 and February 2025 tests, and another 5,000 miles before the latest inspection. This low mileage suggests the vehicle has not faced heavy strain on the drivetrain or suspension components, yet the long intervals between tests indicate that the mechanical state is being monitored only at the minimum requirement of annual inspections. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry and tyre condition. The edge wear noted on the front tyres in the 2026 test often points to incorrect tracking or worn suspension bushes, which can lead to premature failure of new rubber. Since no structural corrosion or brake defects were recorded in early 2024, the chassis and braking system appear sound, but the repeated advisories on consumable wear indicate the previous owner likely deferred maintenance until it reached an MOT failure threshold.