Reliability Report · Multi-Source Data

Kia Sorento (2015–2017) Reliability

The Kia Sorento (2015–2017) scores 56/100 on our composite reliability index — average territory — drawn from DVSA, NHTSA data. Estimated used prices span €7,400–€16,200.

Composite Score
56
/ 100
Average
Sources: DVSA · NHTSA · latest 2026
Market Snapshot
Listed model years2015–2017
Est. used price€7,400–€16,200
Documented issues0
Listings in catalogue38
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Reliability by Source

Each independent organization measures reliability differently. TÜV reports inspection defect rates by age band. ADAC reports pan-European breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles. NHTSA aggregates US consumer complaints. DVSA MOT data is the UK fleet's annual safety inspection — every car 3+ years old. Lower variance across sources = higher confidence in the composite.

NHTSA (US Complaints)
Model years 2013–2019 · 2026 report · n=3579
3579 complaints across 5 sampled year(s); resolved model="SORENTO"
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21
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2004–2021 · 2024 report · n=49643
49,643 UK MOT tests · overall 25.5% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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71
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2003–2020 · 2023 report · n=34123
34,123 UK MOT tests · overall 27.9% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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65
/ 100

UK MOT Reliability Detail

Based on 49,643 MOT tests in the UK during the 2024reporting period. Score for each age band reflects this model's fail rate vs the UK-fleet baseline fail rate at the same age — a generation-aware metric.

Age 3–5 yrs
71
10.7% fail vs 10.9% fleet
5,260 tests
Age 6–9 yrs
75
16.7% fail vs 19.2% fleet
20,308 tests
Age 10–14 yrs
69
32.7% fail vs 32.1% fleet
14,434 tests
Age 15–20 yrs
67
41.4% fail vs 38.8% fleet
9,641 tests

Most Common MOT Failure Categories

#1
Track rod end
3,945
26.8%
#2
Condition
2,943
20.0%
#3
Brake pads
2,687
18.2%
#4
Registration plate lamp(s)
2,638
17.9%
#5
Ball joint
2,521
17.1%

Categories ranked across all MOT tests of this model in the UK during the 2024period. "Condition" covers cosmetic / wear issues; suspension and braking dominate the rest.

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