Kia Sorento MOT Results

Registered in 2016
80.9% pass rate
from 3,173 tests in 2021
(20% worse than other 2016 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Sorento is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.9% fail on Brakes (75% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (91% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Brake pads (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.35% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.57% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.19% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (229 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (16 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.063% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.063% fail on Rbt
          • 0.063% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.032% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.032% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.50% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Electronic parking brake (21 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Lever
    • 0.16% fail on Rigid brake pipes (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.095% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.032% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.032% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.032% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.032% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Condition (46% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
  • 4.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (76% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (81% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.76% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp (61% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.35% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.35% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.35% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.13% fail on Stop lamp (80% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.063% fail on Trailer electrical socket (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Horn
    • 0.095% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (73% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.063% fail on Position lamp
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.41% fail on Washers (63% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.063% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.5% fail on Suspension
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Shock absorbers (200% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.095% fail on Suspension rods (15 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Pins and bushes (51 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Axles
      • 0.063% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.063% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.032% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.032% fail on Other components
  • 1.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.98% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.66% fail on Compression ignition (94% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.32% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.032% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.032% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.41% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.22% fail on Doors (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Front passenger's door (22 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition (23 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Seats
      • 0.095% fail on Passenger's seat (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Towbar (37 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Coupling
      • 0.032% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.032% fail on Exhaust system
  • 0.22% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.22% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Steering
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.032% fail on Drag link end
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment
  • 0.095% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.095% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.095% fail on Condition
Read the Honest John Review

  • Kia Sorento (2015 - 2022)
    Easy to drive. All-wheel drive as standard. Well-equipped. Capable tow car. Seven seats. Excellent eight-speed auto from 2018.

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