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Kia Sorento MOT Results

Registered in 2015
81.0% pass rate
from 4,040 tests in 2021
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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Sorento is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Condition (34% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth (28% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Brakes
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (28% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (51% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads (52% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.22% fail on Brake discs and drums (64% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Brake discs (63% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.27% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.099% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance (72% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (75% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.025% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.099% fail on Rbt
          • 0.099% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.025% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.074% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.050% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (10 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.32% fail on Parking brake control (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Electronic parking brake (10 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Lever
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Pedal
    • 0.22% fail on Rigid brake pipes (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.025% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.025% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.050% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.050% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.050% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.025% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 3.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.025% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.77% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (14 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp (56% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.52% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.52% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.40% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.35% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Stop lamp (78% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (78% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.050% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.025% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.025% fail on Horn
    • 0.025% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.025% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.025% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.025% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.52% fail on Washers (63% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.050% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.050% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.025% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.2% fail on Suspension
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.17% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.099% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.050% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.12% fail on Axles
      • 0.12% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.099% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.074% fail on Sub-frames (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint (42 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.050% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Suspension rods (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Steering linkage components (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.25% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.74% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.69% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.025% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.30% fail on Spark ignition (54% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.074% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.050% fail on Transmission oil leaks (11 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.69% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.30% fail on Doors (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seats (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's seat (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.074% fail on Tank (14 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Body
      • 0.074% fail on Other body component
    • 0.050% fail on Spare wheel (40 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Spare wheel condition (57 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.025% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.025% fail on Transmission
      • 0.025% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.025% fail on Joints
    • 0.025% fail on Undertray
  • 0.32% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
      • 0.050% fail on Attachment (10 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review

  • Kia Sorento (2015 - 2022)
    Easy to drive. All-wheel drive as standard. Well-equipped. Capable tow car. Seven seats. Excellent eight-speed auto from 2018.
  • Kia Sorento (2010 - 2015)
    Strong diesels including impressive 2.2-litre. Comes with seven seats. New six-speed automatic. More premium feel than previous Sorento. Great value for money.

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