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Kia Sorento MOT Results

Registered in 2003
45.3% pass rate
from 519 tests in 2021
(25% worse than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Sorento is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Brakes (79% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 17% fail on Brake performance (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (16 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Service brake performance (75% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (73% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance (96% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.19% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.8% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 4.0% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.39% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.39% fail on Decelerometer (15 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake performance not tested (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 5.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (79% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (96% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Brake pads (97% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.96% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Cable
        • 0.39% fail on Pivot (75 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Linkage
    • 4.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.7% fail on Parking brake control (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Pedal
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.39% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.19% fail on Reservoirs
  • 25% fail on Suspension (50% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 14% fail on Anti-roll bars (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Linkage (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.58% fail on Anti-roll bar (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 8.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.96% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (17 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.3% fail on Shock absorbers (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.2% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.39% fail on Other suspension component (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.96% fail on Springs (76% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Coil springs (80% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Coil spring (80% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.77% fail on Axles (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Axle (26 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 7.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 6.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.39% fail on Direction indicators (84% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Flashing type (84% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.39% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.39% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.39% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.19% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.19% fail on Switch
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (88% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.1% fail on Chassis (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Chassis condition (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pipe (16 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Tank (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Cabs (25 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas (27 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Doors
      • 0.39% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
        • 0.19% fail on Catch
      • 0.39% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.39% fail on Door condition
    • 0.39% fail on Body
      • 0.19% fail on Body condition
      • 0.19% fail on Other body component
    • 0.19% fail on Transmission
      • 0.19% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.19% fail on Joints
    • 0.19% fail on Load security
      • 0.19% fail on Dropside
        • 0.19% fail on Other dropside component
    • 0.19% fail on Floor
  • 9.4% fail on Visibility
    • 5.6% fail on Wipers
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.39% fail on View to rear
      • 0.39% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.19% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.19% fail on Windscreen
  • 8.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Condition (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Airbags
      • 0.19% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 6.2% fail on Steering
    • 4.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.8% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.96% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.96% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.39% fail on Power steering
      • 0.39% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.19% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.19% fail on Universal joint
  • 5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (49% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Compression ignition (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.58% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.77% fail on Spark ignition (88% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 1.5% fail on Fluid leaks (200% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
  • 1.3% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.96% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.96% fail on Registration plates
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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