Kia Sorento
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 18 years from 64,738 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
77%
Total Tests
64,738
Best Year
2020 (92%)
Years Covered
18
How reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Kia Sorento by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 92% | 797 | 36,475 mi |
| 2019 | 90% | 5,231 | 43,737 mi |
| 2018 | 89% | 5,394 | 52,871 mi |
| 2017 | 88% | 5,869 | 60,803 mi |
| 2016 | 84% | 5,714 | 72,775 mi |
| 2015 | 83% | 7,581 | 79,583 mi |
| 2014 | 79% | 5,512 | 87,900 mi |
| 2013 | 77% | 4,199 | 97,498 mi |
| 2012 | 75% | 3,653 | 105,666 mi |
| 2011 | 75% | 3,283 | 110,486 mi |
| 2010 | 73% | 3,463 | 113,933 mi |
| 2009 | 72% | 2,396 | 107,820 mi |
| 2008 | 70% | 1,936 | 108,273 mi |
| 2007 | 72% | 2,670 | 112,654 mi |
| 2006 | 67% | 3,595 | 117,298 mi |
| 2005 | 66% | 1,973 | 116,648 mi |
| 2004 | 65% | 1,065 | 115,317 mi |
| 2003 | 65% | 407 | 120,995 mi |
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About the Kia Sorento
The Kia Sorento has been tested 64,738 times in 2024 MOT data across 18 model years (2003 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 92% pass rate from 797 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 65%. With a 27 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer KIA SORENTOs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 15 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2003) averages 120,995 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 36,475 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Kia brand average of 86%, the Sorento is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Kia models.
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