2020 Kia Sorento 4 Hev Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 890 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Kia Sorento 4 Hev Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 90.8% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.2% | 37 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.2% | 37 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.7% | 24 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 13 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.9% | 8 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.7% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 27 |
| 2 | Front fog lamps | 15 |
| 3 | Rear fog lamp | 13 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 12 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 10 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 22.8% | 203 |
| 2 | Other defects | 11.6% | 103 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.3% | 38 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 3.5% | 31 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.6% | 23 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.5% | 22 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 413 | 8.7% |
| 30-60k | 421 | 9.7% |
| 60-90k | 53 | 7.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 293 | 7.5% |
| 2024 | 301 | 11.0% |
| 2025 | 295 | 9.2% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Sorento 4 Hev Auto
Before buying a 2020 Kia Sorento 4 Hev Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.2% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (4.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Kia Sorento 4 Hev Autos pass their MOT?
90.8% of the 890 2020 Kia Sorento 4 Hev Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Kia Sorento 4 Hev Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.2%).
Does the 2020 Sorento 4 Hev Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.7% in the 0-30k band to 7.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 890 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.