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Kia Sorento MOT Results

Registered in 2004
48.1% pass rate
from 1,627 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Sorento is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Brakes (86% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 17% fail on Brake performance (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (99% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (13 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.061% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 6.5% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 5.8% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.31% fail on Decelerometer (16 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (14 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance (23 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.061% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.31% fail on Decelerometer (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.061% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.061% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt (sp) (61% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance (70% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (11 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (11 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (50% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (59% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads (60% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.98% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.86% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Linkage (25 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Cable
        • 0.18% fail on Pivot (39 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Lever
    • 2.6% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pedal (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.061% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.55% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.061% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.12% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.061% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.061% fail on Other braking system component
  • 24% fail on Suspension (40% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 11% fail on Anti-roll bars (97% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (67% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.061% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.061% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Suspension arms (28% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.0% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (19 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Pins and bushes (70% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Springs (71% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Coil springs (77% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Coil spring (81% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Mounting
      • 0.25% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Suspension rods (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (133 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.061% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.49% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.37% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.25% fail on Axles
      • 0.25% fail on Axle (11 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.8% fail on Stop lamp (33% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.61% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.55% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.061% fail on Horn
    • 0.43% fail on Direction indicators (84% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Flashing type (84% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Individual direction indicators (85% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters (88% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.31% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.061% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (81% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.061% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 3.5% fail on Chassis (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Chassis condition (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.4% fail on Transmission
      • 1.7% fail on Drive shafts (47% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Joints (46% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Prop shaft (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Doors
      • 0.80% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Door condition (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Catch
      • 0.061% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.061% fail on Door condition
    • 0.55% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.31% fail on Pipe (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Tank
    • 0.49% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Body condition (10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Mounting fixings (13 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Panel
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
    • 0.25% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.25% fail on Cabs (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Seats
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.061% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.061% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.061% fail on Floor
  • 9.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Requirements
    • 3.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Airbags
      • 0.061% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 7.9% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.061% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.061% fail on View to rear
      • 0.061% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (40% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 5.0% fail on Steering
    • 4.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.2% fail on Track rod end (40% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.49% fail on Power steering
      • 0.25% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.18% fail on Other components
      • 0.12% fail on Operation
    • 0.43% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.43% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (48% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (59% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Compression ignition (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (98% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.061% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.061% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.061% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.061% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.25% fail on Spark ignition (96% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Catalyst emissions (93% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (96% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Fluid leaks (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Transmission oil leaks (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.80% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.80% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.49% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.49% fail on Attachment
  • 0.12% fail on Seat belt installation check (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.061% 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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