KIA SORENTO MOT pass rate
76.9% of 57,947 KIA SORENTO MOT tests pass.
At 76.9%, The SORENTO passes slightly less often than the average across all KIA models (80.1%).
At 76.9%, The KIA SORENTO passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the KIA SORENTO tested at 0–3 years pass 92.2% of the time, compared with just 60.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.2% | 3,208 | 27,613 miles |
| 3–6 years | 88.8% | 11,108 | 42,214 miles |
| 6–10 years | 81.9% | 20,399 | 71,275 miles |
| 10–15 years | 67.7% | 13,638 | 103,632 miles |
| 15+ years | 60.6% | 9,594 | 113,569 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the KIA SORENTO
The most common reason the KIA SORENTO fails its MOT is brakes — present in 46.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 46.7% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 45.1% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 42.7% | Not working |
| Tyres | 21.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 16.1% | Or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |
| Steering | 15.2% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Visibility | 12.3% | 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 | 5.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 1.4% | Fixing missing |
Related KIA models
- KIA SPORTAGE — 82.0% pass rate
- KIA PICANTO — 77.1% pass rate
- KIA CEED — 74.4% pass rate
- KIA RIO — 75.6% pass rate
- KIA NIRO — 91.4% pass rate
- KIA VENGA — 79.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the KIA SORENTO?
- 76.9% of KIA SORENTO MOT tests pass, based on 57,947 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the KIA SORENTO?
- The most common reason the KIA SORENTO fails its MOT is brakes — present in 46.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
- Does this show the KIA SORENTO's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the KIA service history guide for how to check and keep one.