2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Kia Sorento MOT pass rate and common faults

1,212 MOT tests in 2024. 56.2% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time56.2%
Failed or needed repairs43.8%
Typical mileage at test104,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,212 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.0%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.7%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn6.4%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.8%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side5.6%
  6. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.5%
  8. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements3.2%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    55 marked dangerous
  10. Stop lamp: not working3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes37.0%
  2. Lights & electrics26.8%
  3. Suspension23.9%
  4. Steering10.1%
  5. Body & chassis6.4%
  6. Tyres5.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn8.8%

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 2009 Kia Sorento?

In 2024, 56.2% of 2009 Kia Sorento cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,212 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Kia Sorento?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2009 Kia Sorento reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).