2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Kia Sorento MOT pass rate and common faults

1,140 MOT tests in 2024. 84.9% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time84.9%
Failed or needed repairs15.1%
Typical mileage at test34,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,140 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    19 marked dangerous
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working1.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    23 marked dangerous
  6. Front fog lamps: not working1.2%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    15 marked dangerous
  9. Rear fog lamp - switch: inoperative0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.1%
  2. Lights & electrics5.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  4. Brakes2.0%
  5. Suspension1.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.7%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Kia Sorento?

In 2024, 84.9% of 2020 Kia Sorento cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,140 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Kia Sorento?

The most common failure reasons were 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; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Kia Sorento reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).