2005 Kia Sorento petrol: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the petrol Kia Sorento first registered in 2005 (petrol cars only): we looked at the 117 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 117 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2005 Kia Sorento petrol MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2005 Kia Sorento petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Brakes38% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Suspension29% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics28% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Tyres25% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Rust and bodywork22% of testsRough price £150–£1,000
At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
- Oil and fluid leaks15% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2005 Kia Sorento petrol
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Kia Sorento compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 380 | Tyres 13% |
| 2022 | 2,317 | Tyres 21% |
| 2021 | 4,774 | Tyres 22% |
| 2020 | 3,510 | Tyres 25% |
| 2019 | 8,154 | Tyres 28% |
| 2018 | 8,128 | Tyres 28% |
| 2017 | 9,237 | Tyres 29% |
| 2016 | 9,310 | Tyres 30% |
| 2015 | 11,816 | Tyres 30% |
| 2014 | 8,609 | Suspension 35% |
| 2013 | 6,278 | Suspension 40% |
| 2012 | 5,595 | Suspension 48% |
| 2011 | 4,756 | Suspension 52% |
| 2010 | 5,419 | Suspension 54% |
| 2009 | 3,743 | Brakes 47% |
| 2008 | 2,705 | Suspension 51% |
| 2007 | 3,618 | Suspension 49% |
| 2006 | 5,307 | Suspension 50% |
| 2004 | 1,680 | Brakes 51% |
| 2003 | 526 | Suspension 50% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Kia Sorento cars first registered in 2005. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score