Kia Sorento 3 PHEV AWD Auto (2022)

151 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.8% first-time pass rate

2022 Kia Sorento 3 PHEV AWD Auto

CarHunch analysed 151 real MOT records for the 2022 Kia Sorento 3 PHEV AWD Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV is a strong performer, with an 89.8% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, and only 5.3% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects—a reassuringly low figure. The low failure rate of just 0.17 per vehicle suggests these cars are holding up mechanically.

At an average mileage of 42,465 miles for a two-year-old vehicle, these Sorentos are being driven normally, and the single advisory per car on average points to minor wear rather than systemic problems. If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection should still cover the hybrid system components, as these add complexity that general MOT data doesn't fully capture.

Generally reliable 9.8% above UK average
89.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
35,062
typical mileage
27,516–45,536 middle half
5.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.17
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Kia Sorento 3 PHEV AWD Auto

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Kia Sorento 3 PHEV AWD Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

27,516
low mileage
35,062
typical
45,536
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Kia Sorento 3 PHEV AWD Auto vehicles fall between 27,516 and 45,536 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.17
Avg failures per vehicle
1
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Kia Sorento 3 PHEV AWD Auto:

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