2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Kia Sorento MOT pass rate and common faults

2,841 MOT tests in 2024. 68.2% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time68.2%
Failed or needed repairs31.8%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,841 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play9.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    137 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    156 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.1%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    71 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.3%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.2%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes12.1%
  2. Steering11.8%
  3. Suspension10.6%
  4. Lights & electrics9.5%
  5. Tyres6.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  7. Body & chassis1.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.4%

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: 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 2014 Kia Sorento?

In 2024, 68.2% of 2014 Kia Sorento cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,841 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Kia Sorento?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2014 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).