Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Kia Sorento 3 PHEV AWD Auto?

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 2022 Kia Sorento 3 PHEV AWD Auto?

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 2022 Kia Sorento 3 PHEV AWD Auto?

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 2022 Kia Sorento 3 PHEV AWD Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 151 vehicles, the 2022 Kia Sorento 3 PHEV AWD Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.2%, 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 2022 Kia Sorento 3 PHEV AWD Auto?

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 PHEV AWD Auto (2022)

151 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.2% 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. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2022 Kia Sorento 3 PHEV AWD Auto — 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

92.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.17

Over 1.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

35k

Middle half: 28k–46k

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These stats describe 151 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 151 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Kia Sorento 3 PHEV AWD Auto 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.

35,062

typical

27,516

low mileage

45,536

high mileage

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

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 27,516 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.

✓ 27,516–45,536 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Kia Sorento 3 PHEV AWD Autos sit.

⚠ Over 61,473 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.17

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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