2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Kia Sorento MOT pass rate and common faults

2,717 MOT tests in 2024. 84.3% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time84.3%
Failed or needed repairs15.7%
Typical mileage at test41,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,717 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    106 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    47 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.9%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    37 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.0%
  2. Lights & electrics4.1%
  3. Brakes3.8%
  4. Suspension3.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Steering0.8%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.8%

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 2019 Kia Sorento?

In 2024, 84.3% of 2019 Kia Sorento cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,717 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 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 tyres.

Is the 2019 Kia Sorento reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).