Kia Sorento Edition CRDI AWD S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kia Sorento Edition CRDI AWD S-a reliable? We analysed 145 real MOT tests across 115 vehicles to find out.
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The Kia Sorento Edition 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 Edition CRDI AWD S-a.
Kia Sorento Edition CRDI AWD S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kia Sorento Edition CRDI AWD S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kia Sorento Edition CRDI AWD S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kia Sorento Edition CRDI AWD S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kia Sorento Edition CRDI AWD S-a Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Kia Sorento Edition CRDI AWD S-a fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Kia Sorento Edition CRDI AWD S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Kia Sorento Edition CRDI AWD S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Kia Sorento Edition 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 Edition CRDI AWD S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 145 | 88.3% | 22,304 | 29,778 | 39,254 |
How Long Does a Kia Sorento Edition CRDI AWD S-a Last?
Based on 115 Kia Sorento Edition CRDI AWD S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Kia Sorento Edition CRDI AWD S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kia Sorento Edition 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 Edition CRDI AWD S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.3% MOT pass rate from 145 tests
The best year to buy a used Kia Sorento Edition CRDI AWD S-a is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.3% across 145 tests.
How Does the Kia Sorento Edition 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 Edition CRDI AWD S-a THIS CAR | 88.3% | 145 | 29,778 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 |
| Toyota Velfire | 85.3% | 347 | 87,817 mi | 18 yrs |
Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Sorento Edition CRDI AWD S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Kia Sorento Edition CRDI AWD S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.3% across 145 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
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 Edition 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.
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.