2019 Kia Sorento · 7,953 MOT tests
2019 Kia Sorento reliability
2019 Kia Sorentos fail 14.9% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 18 Sorento years (7,953 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sorentos: 30.2%)
- 14.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sorentos: 30.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 35,856
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,953
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 2.3% of tests fail here (82% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 26% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Kia Sorento
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.5%
- Lights and electrics4%
- Brakes2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Suspension2.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
- Steering0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.07%
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 1.79%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.72%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.65%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.8%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 0.73%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.1%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.51%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.48%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.54%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.2%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.04%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Kia Sorento reliable?
2019 Kia Sorentos fail 14.9% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 18 Sorento years (7,953 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Kia Sorento MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.07% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.79% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (1.72% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Kia Sorento have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Kia Sorento shows 35,856 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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