2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Kia Sorento MOT pass rate and common faults

3,083 MOT tests in 2024. 76.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time76.9%
Failed or needed repairs23.1%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,083 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    154 marked dangerous
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    81 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    55 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  9. Stop lamp: not working0.8%
  10. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes9.3%
  2. Tyres7.4%
  3. Suspension7.1%
  4. Lights & electrics5.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  7. Body & chassis1.2%
  8. Steering0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.9%

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 2016 Kia Sorento?

In 2024, 76.9% of 2016 Kia Sorento cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,083 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Kia Sorento?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 Kia Sorento reliable at MOT time?

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