Kia Sorento 2 Phev Awd Auto
From 203 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 5 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.6% | an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sorento 2 Phev Awd Autos tested had between 25,800 and 45,238 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 34,142 median miles, the Sorento 2 Phev Awd Auto has 0.016 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Kia models
| Kia Sportage | 81% |
| Kia Picanto | 76.9% |
| Kia Ceed | 73.9% |
| Kia Rio | 74.7% |
| Kia Venga | 77.2% |
Common questions
What is the Kia Sorento 2 Phev Awd Auto MOT pass rate?
The Kia Sorento 2 Phev Awd Auto has a 94.6% MOT pass rate based on 203 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Sorento 2 Phev Awd Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Sorento 2 Phev Awd Auto is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Sorento 2 Phev Awd Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Sorento 2 Phev Awd Auto is 34,142 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,800 and 45,238 miles.
Buying a used Sorento 2 Phev Awd Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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