2015 Kia Sorento · 13,822 MOT tests
2015 Kia Sorento reliability
2015 Kia Sorentos fail 22.1% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 18 Sorento years (13,822 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sorentos: 30.2%)
- 22.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sorentos: 30.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 69,813
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,822
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: about average for its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 2.7% of tests fail here (100% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 48% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Kia Sorento
Fail rate by area
- Suspension5.9%
- Brakes5.8%
- Tyres5.2%
- Lights and electrics5%
- Steering2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 1.75%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.66%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.64%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.39%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.37%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.45%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.81%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.3%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.42%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.32%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.18%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Kia Sorento reliable?
2015 Kia Sorentos fail 22.1% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 18 Sorento years (13,822 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Kia Sorento MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (1.75% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Kia Sorento have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Kia Sorento shows 69,813 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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