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Kia Sorento MOT Results

Registered in 2014
77.5% pass rate
from 2,995 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Sorento is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.6% fail on Steering (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Steering linkage components (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Track rod end (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Locking devices (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 5.7% fail on Brakes (33% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (37% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (68% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Brake pads (69% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.53% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.33% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (17 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (43 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt (57% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance (59% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.067% fail on Decelerometer (13 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake performance (13 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt
          • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.033% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.067% fail on Decelerometer (28 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.067% fail on Parking brake performance (97 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.033% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.13% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.033% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.87% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Parking brake control (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.067% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.033% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.033% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.10% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.067% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.033% fail on Pedal
    • 0.033% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.033% fail on Brake fluid
  • 4.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.63% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.63% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.57% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.067% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.37% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.37% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.20% fail on Trailer electrical socket (21 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.033% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.033% fail on Horn
    • 0.23% fail on Stop lamp (83% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.033% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.033% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.033% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.033% fail on Size/type
  • 3.7% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.067% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.067% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.9% fail on Suspension (38% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.50% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.033% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.93% fail on Anti-roll bars (79% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Linkage ball joints (200% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.033% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.033% fail on Linkage
    • 0.30% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.20% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.10% fail on Springs (95% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Coil springs (95% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Coil spring (95% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.033% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.033% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.60% fail on Body, chassis, structure (59% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Doors
      • 0.23% fail on Other passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Catch
    • 0.10% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.10% fail on Body
      • 0.067% fail on Other body component
      • 0.033% fail on Panel
    • 0.10% fail on Seats
      • 0.067% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.033% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.067% fail on Transmission (90% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Drive shafts (90% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Joints (90% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.53% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (64% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Exhaust emissions (69% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.20% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.10% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.067% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.033% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.033% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.033% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.067% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.033% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.40% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.30% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.30% fail on Condition
    • 0.10% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
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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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