Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S-a reliable? We analysed 2,901 real MOT tests across 1,326 vehicles to find out.
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The Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S-a.
Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S-a MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 221 | 89.1% | 23,166 | 29,035 | 36,970 |
| 2022 | 620 | 90.5% | 21,500 | 29,116 | 38,556 |
| 2021 | 1,270 | 87.3% | 24,219 | 32,803 | 43,600 |
| 2020 | 669 | 87.9% | 22,802 | 32,638 | 44,000 |
How Long Does a Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S-a Last?
Based on 1,326 Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.5% MOT pass rate from 620 tests
87.3% MOT pass rate from 1,270 tests
The best year to buy a used Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S-a is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.5% across 620 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S-a Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S-a THIS CAR | 88.2% | 2,901 | 31,962 mi | — yrs |
| Kia Sportage | 80.4% | 2,634,551 | 53,679 mi | 26 yrs |
| Kia Picanto | 77.1% | 2,626,043 | 39,084 mi | 22 yrs |
| Kia Ceed | 76.1% | 1,665,385 | 60,630 mi | 19 yrs |
| Cz 125 | 82.3% | 874 | 8,809 mi | 39 yrs |
Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.2% across 2,901 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S-a with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S-a owner drives around 8,558 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.