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Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto reliable? We analysed 3,375 real MOT tests across 1,483 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,375 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.4%
Typical Mileage
29,951mi
Annual Mileage
8,172mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto.

Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

90.2%
2023
88%
2022
88.8%
2021
87.9%
2020

Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37

Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,753 mi/yr
Typical
8,172 mi/yr
Average
9,014 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,209 mi/yr

Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 163 90.2% 18,562 26,179 33,105
2022 875 88.0% 21,107 27,788 36,848
2021 1,264 88.8% 22,638 30,498 40,198
2020 972 87.9% 23,093 31,938 43,134

How Long Does a Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto Last?

Based on 1,483 Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.2 years
Median
3.0 years

Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
29,951 mi
75th Percentile
40,162 mi
95th Percentile
60,772 mi
Max Recorded
167,975 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2023

90.2% MOT pass rate from 163 tests

Year to avoid
2020

87.9% MOT pass rate from 972 tests

The best year to buy a used Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.2% across 163 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.9% — 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 4 HEV AWD Auto Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto THIS CAR 88.4% 3,375 29,951 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
Mitsubishi Outlander Reflex Com+ PHEV CVT 86.1% 1,284 45,772 mi — yrs

Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto?

The Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.4% across 3,375 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 4 HEV AWD Auto 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 4 HEV AWD Auto owner drives around 8,172 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.

Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto reliable?
Based on 3,375 MOT tests, the Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto has a 88.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto do per year?
The typical Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto does around 8,172 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto is 2023 with a 90.2% pass rate across 163 tests.