2016 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · YC16 DLK

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection in March 2026 with 54,246 miles. The maintenance trend appears generally stable, though the record indicates a shift toward minor cosmetic and consumable wear-related issues. While the latest test flagged a minor chip in the central front lower windscreen, the absence of defects in the 2025 test suggests that the core mechanical and structural components have remained within acceptable parameters over the previous year. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per year. Data shows consistent usage patterns, such as the 4,588 miles driven between the March 2025 and March 2026 tests. This low-frequency usage typically reduces the strain on the drivetrain and engine compared to high-mileage examples, though long periods of standing can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components or brake seizing, which are not fully captured by the MOT alone. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension geometry due to recurring tyre wear noted in March 2023 and 2024. Both tests flagged tyres worn down on the inner edges or near the legal limit, which frequently indicates misalignment, worn control arm bushes, or faulty ball joints. A physical inspection is required to ensure these issues have not caused premature wear on the current tyres. Additionally, given the low mileage, the buyer should check the brake discs for corrosion or binding calipers which often occur on vehicles that are not used frequently.