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Kia Sorento MOT Results

Registered in 2009
59.5% pass rate
from 1,829 tests in 2021
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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Sorento is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Brakes (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (36 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (52 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (20 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 4.2% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (51% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (52% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.055% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.77% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.22% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (44 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (47% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Linkage (91 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Pivot (176 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Cable
        • 0.11% fail on Lever
        • 0.11% fail on Relay lever (164 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Brake slack adjuster
      • 0.49% fail on Brake discs and drums (57% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Brake discs (57% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Hand lever (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.98% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.055% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.055% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.33% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Air and vacuum systems (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Servos (21 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.055% fail on Servos
      • 0.055% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.055% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.055% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 7.1% fail on Suspension arms (51% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes (78% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension arm
    • 7.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (80% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Anti-roll bar (17 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Linkage
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings (82% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Springs (92% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Coil springs (93% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Coil spring (93% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.44% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.055% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers (88% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.5% fail on Stop lamp (59% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.055% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.22% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.11% fail on Trailer electrical socket (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.27% fail on Direction indicators (86% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Flashing type (86% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters (77% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators (91% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.7% fail on Steering (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.055% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.055% fail on Other components
        • 0.055% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.055% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.82% fail on Steering gear (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Steering rack (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Steering play (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (41% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.055% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.055% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.055% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.4% fail on Transmission
      • 1.5% fail on Prop shafts (15 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (15 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Prop shaft (21 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Drive shafts (49% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Joints (52% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.49% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.38% fail on Tank (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pipe
    • 0.49% fail on Doors
      • 0.27% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
        • 0.055% fail on Catch
        • 0.055% fail on Pillar
      • 0.27% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
    • 0.22% fail on Chassis (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Chassis condition (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Exhaust system (89% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Spare wheel (21 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Spare wheel condition (22 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Carrier
    • 0.11% fail on Seats
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.055% fail on Bumpers
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres (29% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (55% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (36% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (42% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Compression ignition (63% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.055% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.38% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.38% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.87% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.77% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.055% fail on Attachment
      • 0.055% fail on Requirements
    • 0.33% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.66% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
  • 0.11% fail on Seat belt installation check (15 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Belt(s)/padding (29 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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  • 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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