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Kia Sorento MOT Results

Registered in 2012
66.1% pass rate
from 2,025 tests in 2021
(10% worse than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Sorento is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension (47% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Suspension arms (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.2% fail on Springs (27% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Coil springs (27% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Coil spring (27% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Mounting
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.15% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.099% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.099% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.099% fail on Ball joint (27 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 9.7% fail on Brakes (63% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Brake performance (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (32 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (24 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.049% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.099% fail on Decelerometer (14 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.099% fail on Parking brake performance (36 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Plate brake tester (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.049% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.049% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.69% fail on Service brake performance (51% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Rbt (57% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.049% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.049% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.099% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.099% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.049% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.049% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.099% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.099% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Hand lever (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal
    • 0.94% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.099% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.049% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.099% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.099% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.049% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.049% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.049% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.049% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.049% fail on Other components
  • 7.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.099% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.89% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.30% fail on Individual direction indicators (69% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.49% fail on Stop lamp (75% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.25% fail on Trailer electrical socket (23 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Horn
    • 0.20% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.099% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.099% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.099% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.099% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.049% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.049% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Visibility
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.049% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.049% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.3% fail on Steering (50% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.049% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.64% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Steering play
      • 0.099% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.0% fail on Transmission
      • 0.94% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.94% fail on Joints
      • 0.099% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.099% fail on Joints
    • 0.35% fail on Doors
      • 0.35% fail on Other passenger's door (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.099% fail on Hose (34 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Body
      • 0.099% fail on Other body component
    • 0.099% fail on Seats
      • 0.049% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.049% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.049% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.049% fail on Bumpers
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
  • 0.35% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (83% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Exhaust emissions (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.20% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.099% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.049% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.049% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
    • 0.049% fail on Condition
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates
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  • Kia Sorento (2010 - 2015)
    Strong diesels including impressive 2.2-litre. Comes with seven seats. New six-speed automatic. More premium feel than previous Sorento. Great value for money.

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