2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Kia Sorento MOT pass rate and common faults

2,692 MOT tests in 2024. 82.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time82.9%
Failed or needed repairs17.1%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,692 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    129 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    56 marked dangerous
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.2%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    35 marked dangerous
  8. Shock absorbers: has negligible damping effect0.7%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes5.5%
  2. Tyres5.5%
  3. Suspension4.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  5. Lights & electrics2.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.4%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.3%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2018 Kia Sorento?

In 2024, 82.9% of 2018 Kia Sorento cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,692 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Kia Sorento?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2018 Kia Sorento reliable at MOT time?

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