Kia Sorento MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Kia Sorento. Check any Sorento by registration number below.
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74.2%
Avg Pass Rate
-12.0%
vs Kia Avg
22
Year Ranges
Average
Reliability
Kia Sorento — MOT Reliability Overview
The Kia Sorento has an average MOT pass rate of 74.2%, which is 12.0 percentage points below the Kia brand average of 86.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Sorento on the road.
The most common reasons a Kia Sorento fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. If you are preparing your Sorento for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Kia Sorento, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Kia Sorento performs at MOT across different model years.
2022
Based on 79 vehicles
42k mi
2021
Based on 478 vehicles
103k mi
107k mi
2020
Based on 1,211 vehicles
3.6%
7.4%
42k mi
70k mi
2019
Based on 7,478 vehicles
3.0%
10.8%
44k mi
69k mi
2018
Based on 7,531 vehicles
3.5%
12.9%
71k mi
2017
Based on 8,247 vehicles
4.1%
13.5%
80k mi
2016
Based on 7,938 vehicles
5.7%
19.0%
2015
Based on 10,258 vehicles
5.5%
20.8%
140k mi
2014
Based on 7,258 vehicles
6.9%
27.2%
138k mi
2013
Based on 5,344 vehicles
6.9%
32.0%
144k mi
2012
Based on 4,661 vehicles
8.8%
35.7%
155k mi
2011
Based on 4,153 vehicles
8.6%
33.2%
2010
Based on 4,557 vehicles
8.3%
33.5%
2009
Based on 3,264 vehicles
8.3%
32.4%
2008
Based on 2,530 vehicles
9.1%
35.1%
2007
Based on 3,621 vehicles
7.1%
27.9%
2006
Based on 5,026 vehicles
9.5%
29.7%
2005
Based on 2,782 vehicles
9.6%
27.7%
2004
Based on 1,614 vehicles
10.1%
23.8%
2003
Based on 521 vehicles
6.4%
37.5%
2002
Based on 487 vehicles
172k mi
0
Based on 44,545 vehicles
83k mi
Top MOT Failures — Kia Sorento
The most common reasons a Kia Sorento fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play
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Kia Sorento — Frequently Asked Questions
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