Kia Rio vs Kia Sorrento xt: 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 Sorrento xt
73%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kia Rio (76%) and Kia Sorrento xt (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kia Rio | Kia Sorrento xt |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 24% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 76,214 mi | 157,427 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 Sorrento xt
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside front and Nearside rear tyres approaching tread limits 2mm remaining ADVISE replacement
- Central Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kia Rio (76%) and Kia Sorrento xt (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kia Rio report Full Kia Sorrento xt report Most reliable cars
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.