Kia Sorento MOT Results

Registered in 2017
84.1% pass rate
from 3,159 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2017 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Sorento is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.4% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.44% fail on Washers (55% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth
  • 3.3% fail on Brakes (59% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (100% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Brake pads (140% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.032% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.44% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.25% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (24 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.063% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.063% fail on Rbt
          • 0.063% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.032% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.032% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Electronic parking brake (14 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.032% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.032% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.032% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.032% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.032% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 3.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.66% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp (70% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.35% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.35% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.28% fail on Electrical equipment (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Trailer electrical socket (31 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.095% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.063% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.063% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.063% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.032% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.032% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 1.6% fail on Suspension (76% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.73% fail on Shock absorbers (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Other suspension component (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.032% fail on Axles
      • 0.032% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.032% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 0.57% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Steering gear (18 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Steering rack (19 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.095% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.16% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.032% fail on Door condition
    • 0.063% fail on Transmission
      • 0.063% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.063% fail on Joints
    • 0.032% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.032% fail on Tank
    • 0.032% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.032% fail on Seats
      • 0.032% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
  • 0.22% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.22% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.22% fail on Condition
  • 0.16% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (71% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Exhaust emissions (70% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.095% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.032% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.032% fail on Emissions not tested
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.

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