Kia Rio vs Kia Sorento kx-1 crdi: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kia Rio
76%
MOT pass rate · 141,350 vehicles
Kia Sorento kx-1 crdi
81%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kia Rio (76%) and Kia Sorento kx-1 crdi (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kia Rio | Kia Sorento kx-1 crdi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 24% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 76,214 mi | 92,223 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 141,350 | 1 |
Most common faults
Kia Rio
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Kia Sorento kx-1 crdi
- FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE STARTING TO GET ABIT LOW
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Engine Cover & Undertray Fitted
- Front Inner Slight worn edges
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kia Rio (76%) and Kia Sorento kx-1 crdi (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.