2020 Kia Sorento 2 Hev Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 288 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Kia Sorento 2 Hev Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility. Its pass rate of 87.5% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.3% | 18 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.6% | 16 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.5% | 13 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 2 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 1 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 14 |
| 2 | Rear fog lamp | 13 |
| 3 | Front fog lamps | 11 |
| 4 | Front fog lamp switch | 6 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 4 |
| 6 | Switch | 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 | 16.3% | 47 |
| 2 | Other defects | 8.3% | 24 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 5.6% | 16 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.5% | 10 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.8% | 8 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.4% | 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 | 129 | 9.3% |
| 30-60k | 142 | 15.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 91 | 9.9% |
| 2024 | 97 | 13.4% |
| 2025 | 98 | 14.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Sorento 2 Hev Auto
Before buying a 2020 Kia Sorento 2 Hev Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 6.3% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (6.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (5.6% 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.
- Visibility (4.5% 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 2 Hev Autos pass their MOT?
87.5% of the 288 2020 Kia Sorento 2 Hev Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Kia Sorento 2 Hev Auto?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.3% of tests, followed by tyres (5.6%).
Does the 2020 Sorento 2 Hev Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.3% in the 0-30k band to 15.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 288 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.