Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2020 Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2020 Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2020 Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 198 vehicles, the 2020 Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S A (2020)

198 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91% first-time pass rate

2020 Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S A

CarHunch analysed 198 real MOT records for the 2020 Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2020 Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S-A is noticeably more reliable than average, with an 89.6% first-time MOT pass rate well ahead of the UK's 80%, and only 7.6% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect—a reassuring figure for a buyer. This diesel model is performing solidly on safety grounds.

At just over 33,000 miles median mileage for a four-year-old car, these Sorentos are running light, which partly explains the strong pass rate; however, the average 0.39 failures per vehicle and 2.9 advisories per test suggest routine maintenance issues rather than serious structural wear. Before purchasing, request the full MOT history to check what those advisories typically cover—suspension and brake components are common on family SUVs—so you know what to budget for next.

We have limited data for the 2020 Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

7.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.39

Over 3.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

33k

Middle half: 25k–41k

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These stats describe 198 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 198 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

33,447

typical

24,991

low mileage

41,263

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S A vehicles fall between 24,991 and 41,263 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 24,991 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 24,991–41,263 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S As sit.

⚠ Over 55,705 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S A — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Kia Sorento 3 CRDI AWD S As are still on the road.

Strong survival — 188 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.39

Avg failures per vehicle

2.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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