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Kia Sorento MOT Results

Registered in 2007
54.7% pass rate
from 2,242 tests in 2021
(7.2% worse than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Sorento is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Brakes (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 8.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (16 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (24 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 5.3% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.089% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.31% fail on Decelerometer (17 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (15 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance (28 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.089% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.089% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.089% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.045% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (77% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.18% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (18 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (57% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (64% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads (61% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Pivot (100 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Linkage (28 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Lever
        • 0.045% fail on Clevis joint
      • 0.76% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.76% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (84% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 2.1% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pedal
    • 0.27% fail on Air and vacuum systems (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Servos (14 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.22% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.045% fail on Servos
      • 0.045% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.045% fail on Valves
    • 0.045% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.045% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 7.5% fail on Suspension arms (50% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (18 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Pins and bushes (78% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.089% fail on Suspension arm
    • 7.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (54% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Anti-roll bar (12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (92% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Springs (65% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Coil springs (67% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Coil spring (67% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.76% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.62% fail on Other suspension component (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.18% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.089% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (54 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.13% fail on Axles
      • 0.089% fail on Axle (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 0.045% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.045% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.89% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.89% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.89% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.85% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.58% fail on Battery(ies) (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Trailer electrical socket (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Horn
    • 0.62% fail on Direction indicators (74% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Flashing type (74% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.089% fail on Individual direction indicators (95% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.54% fail on Rear reflectors (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.045% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.045% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.1% fail on Steering (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.045% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.045% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.94% fail on Steering gear (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Steering rack (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Power steering
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
      • 0.089% fail on Rams (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.045% fail on Steering play
      • 0.045% fail on Steering rack
  • 6.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Transmission
      • 1.4% fail on Prop shafts (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Prop shaft (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.89% fail on Drive shafts (68% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Joints (68% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Doors
      • 0.54% fail on Other passenger's door (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Door condition (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.089% fail on Catch (25 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Door condition
      • 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
        • 0.045% fail on Catch
    • 0.67% fail on Exhaust system (73% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.36% fail on Tank (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pipe
      • 0.089% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.045% fail on System
    • 0.58% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.089% fail on Spare wheel (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Carrier (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Seats
      • 0.089% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.045% fail on Body
      • 0.045% fail on Panel
    • 0.045% fail on Cabs
      • 0.045% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (53% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on View to rear
      • 0.089% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.045% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.045% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres (33% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.4% fail on Condition (52% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 3.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (82% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Seat belts (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Condition (84% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Requirements
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 3.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (48% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (58% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition (58% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.089% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.089% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.089% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.045% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.045% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.18% fail on Spark ignition (96% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (93% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.045% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.71% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.67% fail on Engine oil leaks (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.54% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.40% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.40% fail on Attachment
  • 0.089% fail on Seat belt installation check (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Belt(s)/padding (16 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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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