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Kia Sorento MOT Results

Registered in 2005
48.9% pass rate
from 2,531 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2005 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Sorento is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Brakes (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (94% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (12 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 5.8% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 5.2% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.040% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.24% fail on Plate brake tester (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.20% fail on Decelerometer (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.079% fail on Parking brake performance (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Brake performance not tested (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.20% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (74% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (80% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Brake pads (81% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Pivot (103 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Linkage (15 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Relay lever (37 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Clevis joint (90 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Lever
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.040% fail on Brake drums
    • 1.7% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Hand lever (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.24% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.12% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.040% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.32% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Anti-lock braking system (74% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.040% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.040% fail on Leaks
    • 0.040% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.040% fail on Other components
  • 20% fail on Suspension (14% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (54% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Ball joint (83% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
      • 0.079% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (95% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 7.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Suspension arms (34% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.71% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (14 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.079% fail on Ball joint dust cover (91% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings (60% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Shock absorbers (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Springs (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Coil springs (81% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Coil spring (83% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Mounting
      • 0.16% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Axles (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Axle (27 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Swivel joints/housing (13 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.32% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.24% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension rod (13 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.20% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.040% fail on Sub-frame
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Stop lamp (52% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamp aim (49% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim (55% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.040% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.040% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.67% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.40% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.16% fail on Horn
      • 0.079% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.040% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.63% fail on Direction indicators (76% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Flashing type (76% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.079% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.040% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.040% fail on Switch
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (95% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.040% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 3.6% fail on Chassis (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Chassis condition (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 3.3% fail on Transmission
      • 2.2% fail on Drive shafts (36% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Joints (35% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Prop shafts (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Prop shaft (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.95% fail on Doors (83% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.040% fail on Catch
      • 0.040% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.040% fail on Door condition
    • 0.55% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.36% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pipe
      • 0.040% fail on Hose
    • 0.47% fail on Body
      • 0.24% fail on Panel
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.079% fail on Body condition (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.40% fail on Cabs (12 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Prescribed areas (13 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Seats
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.040% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.079% fail on Floor
    • 0.040% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.040% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.040% fail on Undertray
  • 7.9% fail on Steering (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Steering linkage components (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Track rod end (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.040% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.99% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.95% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.040% fail on Steering box
    • 0.51% fail on Power steering
      • 0.20% fail on Other components
      • 0.16% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.12% fail on Operation
      • 0.040% fail on Pump
      • 0.040% fail on Rams
    • 0.079% fail on Steering play
      • 0.079% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.040% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 7.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Seat belts (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Condition
      • 0.079% fail on Requirements
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment
    • 2.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility (21% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers
    • 2.4% fail on Washers (35% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.079% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.079% fail on View to rear
      • 0.079% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Condition (34% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (37% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (41% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Compression ignition (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.040% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.040% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.040% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.040% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.43% fail on Spark ignition (91% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (93% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Catalyst emissions (95% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Emissions not tested (90% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.59% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Transmission oil leaks (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.079% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.67% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.67% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.59% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.55% fail on Attachment
    • 0.040% fail on Hubs
  • 0.040% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.040% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review

  • Kia Sorento (2003 - 2009)
    Has the hardware and ability for serious off-roading. Easy-going, pleasant drive. Useful tow car. Owners like them. Excellent value.

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