2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Kia Sorento MOT pass rate and common faults

882 MOT tests in 2024. 53.5% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time53.5%
Failed or needed repairs46.5%
Typical mileage at test114,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 882 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.5%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.1%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.5%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.9%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.9%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.2%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.9%
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.9%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    57 marked dangerous
  10. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics37.3%
  2. Brakes36.3%
  3. Suspension31.2%
  4. Body & chassis18.4%
  5. Steering10.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags7.0%
  8. Tyres6.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.3%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.2%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn8.7%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2005 Kia Sorento?

In 2024, 53.5% of 2005 Kia Sorento cars passed their MOT first time, across 882 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Kia Sorento?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Kia Sorento reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).