2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Kia Sorento MOT pass rate and common faults

1,161 MOT tests in 2024. 53.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time53.3%
Failed or needed repairs46.7%
Typical mileage at test112,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,161 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.8%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.4%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.4%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  5. Stop lamp: not working4.7%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.6%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.9%
  9. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.3%
  10. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes39.6%
  2. Lights & electrics32.7%
  3. Suspension26.6%
  4. Body & chassis13.4%
  5. Steering10.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  7. Tyres4.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.0%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn9.4%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2007 Kia Sorento?

In 2024, 53.3% of 2007 Kia Sorento cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,161 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Kia Sorento?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 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).