KIA Sorento MOT Failure Rate — 6-10 Years Old

25.1%
MOT failure rate for 6-10-year-old KIA Sorento vehicles
Based on 60,503 MOT tests
2.9pp below the UK average (28%)

KIA Sorento in this age bracket has a 25.1% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: suspension and brakes.

Component Risk Breakdown (6-10 Years)

Which parts of a 6-10-year-old KIA Sorento are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Suspension 3.8%
Brakes 3.6%
Lamps & Electrics 3.5%
Tyres 2.8%
Steering 2.1%
Visibility 1.5%
Body & Chassis 0.7%

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 6-10 year old KIA Sorento reliable?

6-10-year-old KIA Sorento vehicles have a 25.1% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 6-10 year old KIA Sorento?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

  • Suspension — 3.8% failure risk
  • Brakes — 3.6% failure risk
  • Lamps & Electrics — 3.5% failure risk

How can I prepare my KIA Sorento for its MOT?

For a 6-10-year-old KIA Sorento, focus on: (1) Suspension — 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.

Other KIA Sorento Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 6-10-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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