Kia Sorento CRDI Xe Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kia Sorento CRDI Xe reliable? We analysed 295 real MOT tests across 134 vehicles to find out.
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The Kia Sorento CRDI Xe is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Sorento CRDI Xe.
Kia Sorento CRDI Xe — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Kia Sorento CRDI Xe — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 2497cc
- Power
- 138 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 14.6 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Blue
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 36.7 mpg
- Urban
- 28.5 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 43.5 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2525
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 204 g/km Band K
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £325
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £178.75
Kia Sorento CRDI Xe Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kia Sorento CRDI Xe. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kia Sorento CRDI Xe Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Kia Sorento CRDI Xe fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Kia Sorento CRDI Xe Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kia Sorento CRDI Xe owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kia Sorento CRDI Xe Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kia Sorento CRDI Xe MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Kia Sorento CRDI Xe Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sorento CRDI Xe THIS CAR | 62.4% | 295 | 126,874 mi | — yrs |
| Kia Sportage | 80.4% | 2,634,551 | 53,679 mi | 26 yrs |
| Kia Picanto | 77.1% | 2,626,043 | 39,084 mi | 22 yrs |
| Kia Ceed | 76.1% | 1,665,385 | 60,630 mi | 19 yrs |
| Austin Metro Studio 2 | 65.3% | 519 | 46,192 mi | 39 yrs |
Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Sorento CRDI Xe trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Kia Sorento CRDI XeShould you buy a used Kia Sorento CRDI Xe?
The Kia Sorento CRDI Xe has an overall MOT pass rate of 62.4% across 295 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common failure point is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
A typical Kia Sorento CRDI Xe owner drives around 5,983 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.