2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Kia Sorento MOT pass rate and common faults

1,742 MOT tests in 2024. 56.1% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time56.1%
Failed or needed repairs43.9%
Typical mileage at test112,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,742 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.0%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
    104 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    87 marked dangerous
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.6%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.1%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    59 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension23.7%
  2. Lights & electrics22.4%
  3. Brakes21.8%
  4. Tyres8.7%
  5. Body & chassis6.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  7. Steering5.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.5%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.5%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2010 Kia Sorento?

In 2024, 56.1% of 2010 Kia Sorento cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,742 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Kia Sorento?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 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).