2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Kia Sorento MOT pass rate and common faults

1,683 MOT tests in 2024. 51.2% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time51.2%
Failed or needed repairs48.8%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,683 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.8%
  2. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side6.0%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.0%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.9%
  5. Position lamp: not working5.8%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.1%
  7. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting4.9%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.6%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.3%
  10. Stop lamp: not working4.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes41.8%
  2. Lights & electrics34.9%
  3. Suspension30.9%
  4. Body & chassis19.3%
  5. Steering10.6%
  6. Seat belts & airbags7.1%
  7. Tyres5.9%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Kia Sorento?

In 2024, 51.2% of 2006 Kia Sorento cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,683 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Kia Sorento?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2006 Kia Sorento reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).