2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Kia Sorento MOT pass rate and common faults

2,086 MOT tests in 2024. 62.7% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time62.7%
Failed or needed repairs37.3%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,086 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.5%
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    86 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    83 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.3%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    61 marked dangerous
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.9%
  9. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle1.9%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension17.4%
  2. Steering13.8%
  3. Lights & electrics11.9%
  4. Brakes11.8%
  5. Tyres7.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.2%
  8. Body & chassis3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.4%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.1%

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 2013 Kia Sorento?

In 2024, 62.7% of 2013 Kia Sorento cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,086 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Kia Sorento?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Kia Sorento reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).