2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Kia Sorento MOT pass rate and common faults

886 MOT tests in 2024. 53.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time53.5%
Failed or needed repairs46.5%
Typical mileage at test107,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 886 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.7%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.3%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.9%
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side5.1%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.1%
  6. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.7%
  8. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements3.6%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.4%
    36 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes43.3%
  2. Suspension26.5%
  3. Lights & electrics26.1%
  4. Steering13.0%
  5. Body & chassis8.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  7. Tyres5.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.9%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn13.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.5%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2008 Kia Sorento?

In 2024, 53.5% of 2008 Kia Sorento cars passed their MOT first time, across 886 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Kia Sorento?

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

Is the 2008 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).