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Kia Sorento KX-2 CRDI 4X4 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kia Sorento KX-2 CRDI 4X4 reliable? We analysed 719 real MOT tests across 110 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 719 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
80.9%
Typical Mileage
101,195mi
Annual Mileage
9,495mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kia Sorento KX-2 CRDI 4X4 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Sorento KX-2 CRDI 4X4.

Kia Sorento KX-2 CRDI 4X4 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Kia Sorento KX-2 CRDI 4X4. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Kia Sorento KX-2 CRDI 4X4 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Kia Sorento KX-2 CRDI 4X4 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,817 mi/yr
Typical
9,495 mi/yr
Average
9,993 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,088 mi/yr

Kia Sorento KX-2 CRDI 4X4 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Kia Sorento KX-2 CRDI 4X4 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
101,195 mi
75th Percentile
129,614 mi
95th Percentile
164,549 mi
Max Recorded
1,163,774 mi

How Does the Kia Sorento KX-2 CRDI 4X4 Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Kia Sorento KX-2 CRDI 4X4 THIS CAR 80.9% 719 101,195 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
Skoda Kodiaq SE L Executve TSI4X4 Sa 93.5% 263 27,837 mi — yrs

Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Sorento KX-2 CRDI 4X4 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Kia Sorento KX-2 CRDI 4X4?

The Kia Sorento KX-2 CRDI 4X4 has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.9% across 719 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Kia Sorento KX-2 CRDI 4X4 owner drives around 9,495 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 KX-2 CRDI 4X4 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Sorento KX-2 CRDI 4X4 reliable?
Based on 719 MOT tests, the Kia Sorento KX-2 CRDI 4X4 has a 80.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kia Sorento KX-2 CRDI 4X4?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kia Sorento KX-2 CRDI 4X4 do per year?
The typical Kia Sorento KX-2 CRDI 4X4 does around 9,495 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kia Sorento KX-2 CRDI 4X4 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kia Sorento KX-2 CRDI 4X4?
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.