MOT reliability
Kia Sorrento
10 vehicles · 122 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Kia Sorrento vehicles and 122 completed MOT tests, the Kia Sorrento has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 134,407 miles.
10
Vehicles
122
MOT tests
11,892
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kia Sorrento problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kia Sorrento MOT tests:
-
Other56%
-
Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
-
Brakes17%
-
Lamps & electrical7%
-
Emissions & nuisance5%
-
Steering3%
-
Body & structure3%
-
Seatbelts & equipment1%
Kia Sorrento pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 5 | 100% |
| 4 | 8 | 88% |
| 5 | 7 | 86% |
| 6 | 7 | 86% |
| 7 | 8 | 62% |
| 8 | 6 | 83% |
| 9 | 9 | 56% |
| 10 | 7 | 71% |
| 11 | 7 | 71% |
| 12 | 9 | 67% |
| 13 | 8 | 62% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 7 | 71% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 5 | 40% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (10)
Most common Kia Sorrento MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Sorrento MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (11 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (6 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (4 times)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights (3 times)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (2 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- rear pads low (2 times)
- signs of corrosion to n/s inner wing (2 times)
Kia Sorrento pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 114,856 |
| 2007 | 4 | 68 | 71% | 128,034 |
| 2004 | 2 | 36 | 75% | 139,132 |
Kia Sorrento reliability FAQ
Across 10 Kia Sorrento vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kia Sorrento MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a).
The typical Kia Sorrento in our data has covered around
134,407 miles.
Compare the Kia Sorrento
See how the Kia Sorrento stacks up against other Kia models on MOT reliability:
Check a specific Kia Sorrento
Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.
See all Kia models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks