What are the common problems with the 15+ year old KIA Sorento?

The top failure areas for the 15+-year-old KIA Sorento are: Lamps & Electrics (12.2% risk), Brakes (11.8% risk), Suspension (11.1% risk).

KIA Sorento MOT Failure Rate — 15+ Years Old

Q: Is a 15+ year old KIA Sorento reliable?

Based on 19,058 MOT tests, 15+-year-old KIA Sorento has a 49.9% failure rate. This is above the UK average of 28%.

49.9%

MOT failure rate for 15+-year-old KIA Sorento vehicles

Based on 19,058 MOT tests

21.9pp above the UK average (28%)

This model shows significant deterioration in this age bracket, with a 49.9% failure rate. Pre-MOT inspection strongly recommended, especially for lamps & electrics.

Component Risk Breakdown (15+ Years)

Which parts of a 15+-year-old KIA Sorento are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 12.2%

Brakes 11.8%

Suspension 11.1%

Body & Chassis 7.6%

Steering 4.8%

Visibility 3.5%

Tyres 2.7%

How Does This Compare?

KIA Sorento MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	11.3%	8,107	Lamps & Electrics
3-5 years	15.2%	35,383	Tyres
6-10 years	25.1%	60,503	Suspension
11-15 years	43.6%	37,439	Lamps & Electrics
15+ years	49.9%	19,058	Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 15+ year old KIA Sorento reliable?

15+-year-old KIA Sorento vehicles have a 49.9% failure rate, which is above average. Consider a pre-MOT inspection, particularly checking lamps & electrics.

What are the common MOT failures on a 15+ year old KIA Sorento?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Lamps & Electrics — 12.2% failure risk
Brakes — 11.8% failure risk
Suspension — 11.1% failure risk

How can I prepare my KIA Sorento for its MOT?

For a 15+-year-old KIA Sorento, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 15+-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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