Kia Sorento MOT Results

Registered in 2019

85.7% pass rate

from 98 tests in 2021

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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 2019 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Sorento is unusually good or bad.

6.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim (3 times worse than other 2019 cars)
  - 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim (3 times worse than other 2019 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Position lamps
  - 1.0% fail on Position lamp
4.1% fail on Brakes
- 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (5 times worse than other 2019 cars)
  - 4.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (5 times worse than other 2019 cars)
    - 4.1% fail on Brake pads (5 times worse than other 2019 cars)
3.1% fail on Suspension
- 3.1% fail on Suspension arms (13 times worse than other 2019 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes (19 times worse than other 2019 cars)
  - 1.0% fail on Ball joint
3.1% fail on Tyres
- 2.0% fail on Condition
- 1.0% fail on Tread depth
2.0% fail on Steering (9 times worse than other 2019 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components (15 times worse than other 2019 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Track rod end (19 times worse than other 2019 cars)
1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.0% fail on Seat belts
  - 1.0% fail on Condition
1.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 1.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 1.0% fail on Spark ignition
    - 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp

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.