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Kia Sorento MOT Results

Registered in 2008
53.6% pass rate
from 1,496 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Sorento is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Brakes (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 7.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (33 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (24 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 6.2% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Rbt (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 5.5% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.20% fail on Plate brake tester (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.067% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (52% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (45% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.067% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.60% fail on Brake performance not tested (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.067% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 6.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (41% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.13% fail on Brake linings (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Pivot (203 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Lever (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Linkage (29 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Relay lever
      • 0.60% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.60% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.9% fail on Parking brake control (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Lever (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pedal
    • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.20% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.067% fail on Servos
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.067% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.067% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 8.2% fail on Suspension arms (66% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.067% fail on Suspension arm
    • 7.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (73% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Anti-roll bar (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage
      • 0.067% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.067% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings (82% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Springs (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs (79% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Shock absorbers (73% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Axles
      • 0.20% fail on Axle (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.067% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.067% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.067% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Headlamps (56% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Headlamp (62% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (58% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.74% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Switch
    • 0.87% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.40% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.20% fail on Trailer electrical socket (16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Electrical wiring (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Horn
    • 0.60% fail on Direction indicators (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Flashing type (72% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.20% fail on Individual direction indicators (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.27% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.067% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.067% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.067% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.067% fail on Switch
    • 0.067% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.067% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.4% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.13% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.2% fail on Steering gear (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Power steering
      • 0.20% fail on Pipes and hoses (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
      • 0.067% fail on Rams
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (50% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Driver's view (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission
      • 1.1% fail on Prop shafts (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Joints (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Prop shaft (11 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Drive shafts (62% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Joints (61% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Exhaust system (86% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Doors
      • 0.20% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.067% fail on Door condition
        • 0.067% fail on Catch
    • 0.27% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Tank
      • 0.067% fail on Pipe
    • 0.20% fail on Seats
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.20% fail on Cabs (19 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas (20 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Spare wheel (11 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.067% fail on Carrier
    • 0.067% fail on Body
      • 0.067% fail on Panel
    • 0.067% fail on Trikes and quads
      • 0.067% fail on Passenger hand grips
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres (32% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Condition (38% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (47% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (53% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.47% fail on Emissions not tested (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.067% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
      • 0.067% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.067% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.53% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.33% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.067% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts (85% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.67% fail on Condition
      • 0.067% fail on Requirements
    • 0.47% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.067% fail on Airbags
      • 0.067% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.67% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.67% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.53% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.53% fail on Attachment
  • 0.067% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.067% 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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