KIA SORENTO MOT Pass Rate
72.6% of 12,092 KIA SORENTO MOT tests pass.
The SORENTO passes 72.6% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all KIA models (78.7%).
The KIA SORENTO passes 72.6% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the KIA SORENTO tested at 3–6 years pass 87.7% of the time, compared with just 54.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 87.7% | 1,340 | 46,717 miles |
| 6–10 years | 81.1% | 4,993 | 73,390 miles |
| 10–15 years | 66.4% | 3,526 | 104,121 miles |
| 15+ years | 54.6% | 2,230 | 111,662 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the KIA SORENTO
The most common reason the KIA SORENTO fails its MOT is suspension — present in 49.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "ball joint excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 49.6% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 47.7% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 41.3% | not working |
| Tyres | 19.7% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 15.8% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 15.2% | corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Visibility | 9.6% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 6.9% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.6% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 1.3% | fixing missing |
Related KIA models
- KIA SPORTAGE — 79.4% pass rate
- KIA PICANTO — 75.2% pass rate
- KIA CEED — 71.2% pass rate
- KIA RIO — 74.0% pass rate
- KIA NIRO — 91.0% pass rate
- KIA VENGA — 77.3% pass rate