Kia Sorento reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 52,169 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 52,169 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 72% of Kia Sorento cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 73% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in steering and brakes.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Sorento tends to fail
Share of Kia Sorento cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on steering, brakes. Holds up better than average on emissions & leaks.
Common questions
Is the Kia Sorento reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Kia Sorento is about average for its age: 72% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give steering and brakes a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Kia Sorento?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Kia Sorento in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 85%; 8 to 12 years, 72%; and 13 years and older, 56%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Kia Sorento MOT?
For Kia Sorento cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are brakes (12.6% of tests vs 7.4% fleet), steering (5.3% of tests vs 2.3% fleet), seat belts (2.9% of tests vs 1.3% fleet).