Kia Sorento
MOT data from 56,556 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 80.3%. Average mileage at test: 84,646 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3,252 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 1,434 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1,329 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,189 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 985 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 791 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 777 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 758 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 719 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 685 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 56,180 | 80.3% |
| Petrol | 343 | 81% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 297 | 62.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2004 | 806 | 67.5% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2005 | 1,717 | 66.9% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2006 | 3,281 | 68.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2007 | 2,385 | 72.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2008 | 1,287 | 69.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2009 | 1,501 | 72.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2010 | 2,950 | 74.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2011 | 2,911 | 75.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2012 | 3,241 | 74.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2013 | 3,749 | 77.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2014 | 4,828 | 79% | |
| Top failures: a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2015 | 6,710 | 83.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2016 | 5,058 | 84.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2017 | 5,381 | 88.9% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2018 | 4,909 | 88.9% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2019 | 4,771 | 90.5% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2020 | 747 | 92.5% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
82,189 mi
Median
104,315 mi
75th percentile
139,532 mi
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