2020 Kia Sorento · 1,923 MOT tests
2020 Kia Sorento reliability
2020 Kia Sorentos fail 15.3% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 18 Sorento years (1,923 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sorentos: 30.2%)
- 15.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sorentos: 30.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 31,772
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,923
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.3% of tests fail here (483% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Kia Sorento
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Lights and electrics4.1%
- Number plates and VIN1.3%
- Suspension1.2%
- Brakes1.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.44%
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 1.61%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.94%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.88%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.83%
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
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.78%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.4%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.76%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.7%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.18%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.77%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Kia Sorento reliable?
2020 Kia Sorentos fail 15.3% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 18 Sorento years (1,923 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Kia Sorento MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.44% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.61% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.94% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Kia Sorento have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Kia Sorento shows 31,772 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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