2022 Kia Sorento 4 Hev Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 620 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Kia Sorento 4 Hev Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.9% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.8% | 30 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.3% | 27 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 16 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.3% | 8 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.7% | 4 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 33 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 23 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 7 |
| 5 | Shock absorbers | 4 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 4 |
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 | 19.4% | 120 |
| 2 | Other defects | 11.3% | 70 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.7% | 17 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.1% | 13 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.0% | 6 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 4 |
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 | 393 | 7.1% |
| 30-60k | 216 | 9.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Sorento 4 Hev Auto
Before buying a 2022 Kia Sorento 4 Hev Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 4.8% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (4.8% 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.
- Tyres (4.3% 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 (2.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 2022 Kia Sorento 4 Hev Autos pass their MOT?
91.9% of the 620 2022 Kia Sorento 4 Hev Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Kia Sorento 4 Hev Auto?
Visibility, recorded in 4.8% of tests, followed by tyres (4.3%).
Does the 2022 Sorento 4 Hev Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.1% in the 0-30k band to 9.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 620 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.