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Kia Sorento gen-2003

30.2%

30.2% failed (2753 of 9123)

country average 28.1%, index 108

9-11 years

DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

2003 to 2015

Based on 3 sources, each with its own reference date

No documented known problems found. That does not mean the car is problem free

Key points to know

  • Safety rating

    5 results · NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2015

    American crash-test rating (NHTSA), for the American market. It does not automatically apply to this country

  • Insurance loss

    12 results · IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2015

    Based on American insurance claims for this model. This does not automatically apply to this country

Recalls

Our EU Safety Gate feed only goes back to 17 July 2026

NHTSA

We could not check NHTSA for this model

EU Safety Gate

No recall found in EU Safety Gate, checked up to and including 2015

Safety rating

American crash test (NHTSA)

NHTSA SafetyRatings

American crash-test rating (NHTSA), for the American market. It does not automatically apply to this country

  • NHTSA safety rating: SORENTO

    NHTSA scores the SORENTO from model year 2011 at 4 out of 5 stars (front 4/5, side 4/5, rollover 4/5). This is an American test. It follows the NHTSA protocol and is not a worldwide safety score. Other countries test differently, for example Euro NCAP, and can reach another rating.

    NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2015

  • NHTSA safety rating: SORENTO

    NHTSA scores the SORENTO from model year 2012 at 4 out of 5 stars (front 4/5, side 5/5, rollover 4/5). This is an American test. It follows the NHTSA protocol and is not a worldwide safety score. Other countries test differently, for example Euro NCAP, and can reach another rating.

    NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2015

  • NHTSA safety rating: SORENTO

    NHTSA scores the SORENTO from model year 2013 at 4 out of 5 stars (front 4/5, side 5/5, rollover 4/5). This is an American test. It follows the NHTSA protocol and is not a worldwide safety score. Other countries test differently, for example Euro NCAP, and can reach another rating.

    NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2015

  • NHTSA safety rating: SORENTO

    NHTSA scores the SORENTO from model year 2014 at 5 out of 5 stars (front 5/5, side 5/5, rollover 4/5). This is an American test. It follows the NHTSA protocol and is not a worldwide safety score. Other countries test differently, for example Euro NCAP, and can reach another rating.

    NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2015

  • NHTSA safety rating: SORENTO

    NHTSA scores the SORENTO from model year 2015 at 5 out of 5 stars (front 5/5, side 5/5, rollover 4/5). This is an American test. It follows the NHTSA protocol and is not a worldwide safety score. Other countries test differently, for example Euro NCAP, and can reach another rating.

    NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2015

Insurance loss

Compared with the US average. Not a chance of defects

IIHS/HLDI

Based on American insurance claims for this model. This does not automatically apply to this country

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: Sorento 4dr

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Sorento 4dr is 106. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2015

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: Sorento 4dr

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Sorento 4dr is 95. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2015

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: Sorento 4dr

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Sorento 4dr is 98. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2015

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: Sorento 4dr

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Sorento 4dr is 98. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2015

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: Sorento 4dr

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Sorento 4dr is 87. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2015

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: Sorento

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Sorento is 87. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2015

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: Sorento

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Sorento is 89. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2015

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: Sorento 4dr 2WD

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Sorento 4dr 2WD is 88. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2015

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: Sorento 4dr 2WD

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Sorento 4dr 2WD is 91. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2015

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: Sorento 4dr 2WD

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Sorento 4dr 2WD is 88. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2015

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: Sorento 4dr 2WD

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Sorento 4dr 2WD is 97. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2015

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: Sorento 4dr

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Sorento 4dr is 98. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2015

Inspection statistics for these model years

CZ STKNot checked recently
  • 9 to 11 years: 12,319 inspections
  • 12 to 14 years: 11,990 inspections
  • 15 to 19 years: 12,421 inspections
  • 20 to 24 years: 1,898 inspections

15 to 19 years: 12,421 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5869 of the 12421 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5095 of the 12421 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4721 of the 12421 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 3087 of the 12421 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2797 of the 12421 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

and 4 more

9 to 11 years: 12,319 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4593 of the 12319 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 3147 of the 12319 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2726 of the 12319 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2575 of the 12319 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1401 of the 12319 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

and 4 more

12 to 14 years: 11,990 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5672 of the 11990 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 3799 of the 11990 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 3730 of the 11990 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 3587 of the 11990 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1905 of the 11990 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

and 4 more

20 to 24 years: 1,898 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 921 of the 1898 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 659 of the 1898 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 567 of the 1898 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 554 of the 1898 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 365 of the 1898 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

and 4 more

DVSA MOT-statistiekNot checked recently
  • 9 to 11 years: 9,123 inspections
  • 12 to 14 years: 5,072 inspections
  • 15 to 17 years: 2,947 inspections
  • 18 to 20 years: 2,329 inspections

9 to 11 years: 9,123 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2753 of the 9123 British MOT statistics, age 9-11 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

12 to 14 years: 5,072 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2161 of the 5072 British MOT statistics, age 12-14 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

15 to 17 years: 2,947 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1333 of the 2947 British MOT statistics, age 15-17 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

18 to 20 years: 2,329 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1097 of the 2329 British MOT statistics, age 18-20 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister)
  • 9 to 11 years: 861 inspections
  • 12 to 14 years: 2,478 inspections
  • 15 to 19 years: 4,098 inspections
  • 20 to 24 years: 677 inspections

15 to 19 years: 4,098 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1237 of the 4098 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 906 of the 4098 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 472 of the 4098 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 356 of the 4098 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 249 of the 4098 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

and 2 more

9 to 11 years: 861 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 170 of the 861 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 141 of the 861 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 36 of the 861 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 34 of the 861 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 31 of the 861 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

and 1 more

12 to 14 years: 2,478 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 585 of the 2478 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 569 of the 2478 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 187 of the 2478 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 157 of the 2478 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 99 of the 2478 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

and 1 more

20 to 24 years: 677 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 214 of the 677 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 126 of the 677 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 105 of the 677 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 48 of the 677 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 39 of the 677 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 13/09/2026

and 1 more

Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring)Not checked recently

12 to 14 years: 214 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 85 of the 214 Norwegian inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 76 of the 214 Norwegian inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 71 of the 214 Norwegian inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 19 of the 214 Norwegian inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 15 of the 214 Norwegian inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

Finse keuringsdata (Traficom)
  • 9 to 11 years: 750 inspections
  • 12 to 14 years: 834 inspections
  • 15 to 19 years: 702 inspections

12 to 14 years: 834 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 430 fail items across 834 Finnish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels and suspension

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 321 fail items across 834 Finnish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking systems

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 286 fail items across 834 Finnish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Test drive and visibility

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 86 fail items across 834 Finnish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 78 fail items across 834 Finnish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 4 more

9 to 11 years: 750 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels and suspension

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 272 fail items across 750 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking systems

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 217 fail items across 750 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 193 fail items across 750 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 50 fail items across 750 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Test drive and visibility

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 40 fail items across 750 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 4 more

15 to 19 years: 702 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 479 fail items across 702 Finnish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels and suspension

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 395 fail items across 702 Finnish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking systems

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 379 fail items across 702 Finnish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Environmental nuisance

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 145 fail items across 702 Finnish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and body

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 138 fail items across 702 Finnish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 4 more

Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test)
  • 9 to 11 years: 554 inspections
  • 12 to 14 years: 219 inspections

9 to 11 years: 554 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 237 fail items across 554 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 189 fail items across 554 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 163 fail items across 554 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 152 fail items across 554 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Other equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 62 fail items across 554 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 2 more

12 to 14 years: 219 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 117 fail items across 219 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 78 fail items across 219 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 72 fail items across 219 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 70 fail items across 219 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Other equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 34 fail items across 219 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 2 more

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Inspections by country and age

This table shows, per age, how many cars of this model fail inspection, by country. An index of 100 is that country's average for that age.

AgeNetherlandsUnited KingdomCzechiaIrelandNO
9-11 years

36.8% failed (317 of 861)

country average 33.6%, index 110

30.2% failed (2753 of 9123)

country average 28.1%, index 108

No data

59.2% failed (328 of 554)

country average 47.6%, index 124

Too few inspections

12-14 years

46.7% failed (1157 of 2478)

country average 42.8%, index 109

42.6% failed (2161 of 5072)

country average 36.3%, index 117

No data

71.7% failed (157 of 219)

country average 57.8%, index 124

66.4% failed (142 of 214)

country average 57.5%, index 116

15-19 years

51.6% failed (2115 of 4098)

country average 49.5%, index 104

46.1% failed (2430 of 5276)

country average 42.1%, index 110

Based on MOT age 15-17 and 18-20 years, not this exact band

No data

Too few inspections

No data

20-24 years

48.3% failed (327 of 677)

country average 49.9%, index 97

No data

Based on MOT age 21-23 years, not this exact band

No data

No data

No data

Czechia only counts serious defects, severity B or C. The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Norway count every inspection with a real defect.

Finland is not in this table. Finland counts defect points, not cars with a defect.

100 is that country's average for that age.

Buyer knowledge and checklist

Before you buy: the inspection requirement in this country, plus a checklist for the test drive.

Periodic inspection: MOT: annually

GOV.UK / DVSA, checked on 05/08/2026

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Frequently asked questions

What are the known problems with a Kia Sorento gen-2003?

Safety rating: 5 results (NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2015). Insurance loss: 12 results (IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2015). Each point is worked out below with its source and reference date.

Which defects are found most often at inspection for a Kia Sorento?

Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek. Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1097 of the 2329 British MOT statistics, age 18-20 yr. DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025. More age groups and categories are available in the inspection statistics on this page.

Where does this data come from?

CZ STK (data up to and including 03/07/2026), DVSA MOT-statistiek (data up to and including 2025), NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (data up to and including 2015), NHTSA SafetyRatings (data up to and including 2015), IIHS/HLDI (data up to and including 2015), GDV Typklassenverzeichnis (data up to and including 2024), Dutch inspection data (data up to and including 13/09/2026), Norwegian inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025), Finnish inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025), Irish inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025). Every fact here has its own source and reference date.

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By Jon Mase, Plateop

Sources

  • EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 2015
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communications, data up to and including 2015
  • NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2015
  • IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2015

Other generations of Sorento

Citing this data

Plateop, Kia Sorento, inspection statistics United Kingdom, reference date 2026-09-13, https://uk.plateop.com/modellen/kia/sorento

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