2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Kia Sorento MOT pass rate and common faults

3,921 MOT tests in 2024. 74.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time74.0%
Failed or needed repairs26.0%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,921 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    202 marked dangerous
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    132 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    74 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes10.2%
  2. Suspension9.2%
  3. Lights & electrics7.4%
  4. Tyres7.0%
  5. Steering3.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  8. Body & chassis1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2015 Kia Sorento?

In 2024, 74.0% of 2015 Kia Sorento cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,921 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Kia Sorento?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2015 Kia Sorento reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).