2021 · 3 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2021 Kia Sorento MOT pass rate and common faults

2,309 MOT tests in 2024. 86.7% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time86.7%
Failed or needed repairs13.3%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,309 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working1.7%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.5%
  5. Front fog lamps: not working1.4%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    35 marked dangerous
  7. Rear fog lamp - switch: inoperative0.9%
  8. Front fog lamp switch: inoperative0.9%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.6%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  3. Tyres4.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  6. Suspension0.4%
  7. Brakes0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  2. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2021 Kia Sorento?

In 2024, 86.7% of 2021 Kia Sorento cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,309 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Kia Sorento?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Kia Sorento reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).