2018 Kia Sorento · 10,021 MOT tests
2018 Kia Sorento reliability
2018 Kia Sorentos fail 14.7% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 18 Sorento years (10,021 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sorentos: 30.2%)
- 14.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sorentos: 30.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 42,392
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,021
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 2.9% of tests fail here (42% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Kia Sorento
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.5%
- Brakes3.8%
- Suspension2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Lights and electrics2.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Steering0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.51%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.04%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.62%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.15%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.94%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.73%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (12.77%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.76%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.21%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.33%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.07%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.56%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Kia Sorento reliable?
2018 Kia Sorentos fail 14.7% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 18 Sorento years (10,021 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Kia Sorento MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.51% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.04% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.62% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Kia Sorento have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Kia Sorento shows 42,392 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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