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Kia Sorento MOT Results

Registered in 2013
71.4% pass rate
from 2,209 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Sorento is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.7% fail on Steering (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Steering linkage components (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 9.1% fail on Track rod end (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Locking devices (16 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.32% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.045% fail on Universal joint
  • 7.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators (79% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type (79% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.63% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (80% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.091% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.045% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.045% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.045% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.045% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.045% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 6.3% fail on Brakes
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (57% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads (58% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.72% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (93% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.41% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (16 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.54% fail on Service brake performance (53% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Rbt (52% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.50% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt
          • 0.45% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.045% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.045% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.091% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.045% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.045% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 1.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.27% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.091% fail on Pedal
    • 0.23% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.23% fail on Lever
    • 0.091% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.091% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.091% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.045% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.045% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.045% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.045% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.045% fail on Size/type
  • 5.2% fail on Suspension (29% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (200% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Linkage
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms (36% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint (46% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.63% fail on Wheel bearings (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.27% fail on Springs (93% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Coil springs (93% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.091% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.091% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.091% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint
  • 3.2% fail on Visibility
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.045% fail on View to rear
      • 0.045% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.6% fail on Doors (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Other passenger's door (29 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Door condition (30 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.045% fail on Door condition
    • 0.18% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Drive shafts (77% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Joints (77% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.045% fail on Body
      • 0.045% fail on Other body component
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
    • 0.045% fail on Airbags
      • 0.045% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.36% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (79% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Exhaust emissions (83% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.091% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.045% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.045% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.045% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.091% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.091% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
  • 0.045% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.045% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.045% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.045% fail on Doors
      • 0.045% fail on Emergency exits
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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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