Used car guide
2020 Kia Sorento: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Diesel
84% pass first time (all 2020 cars: 87%)
Stands out: brake pads 2×, suspension arm bushes and joints 3.8×
1,913 MOTsSee the diesel guide ›
Hybrid
86% pass first time (all 2020 cars: 87%)
Stands out: engine oil leaks 10.5×, rear fog light 11×
1,597 MOTsSee the hybrid guide ›
Petrol versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2020 Kia Sorento
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Manual gearbox
Clutch wear from towing
Check manual cars for clutch slip or smell, especially if they've towed.
At the viewing: Accelerate hard in a high gear and feel for slip.
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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% |
| 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% |
| 2005 | 2,879 | Suspension 48% |
| 2004 | 1,680 | Brakes 51% |
| 2003 | 526 | Suspension 50% |