2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Kia Sorento MOT pass rate and common faults

3,049 MOT tests in 2024. 81.1% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time81.1%
Failed or needed repairs18.9%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,049 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    142 marked dangerous
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    85 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    56 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  10. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.1%
  2. Brakes6.2%
  3. Suspension5.0%
  4. Lights & electrics4.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.6%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.9%

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 2017 Kia Sorento?

In 2024, 81.1% of 2017 Kia Sorento cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,049 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Kia Sorento reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).