Kia Sorento buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Kia Sorento costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 267 for sale right now.
Our take on the Kia Sorento
A 2023 Kia Sorento typically advertises at €42,500 and a 2018 one at €22,000, so it loses roughly 12% of its value a year at that age. Most for sale are diesels (76%), which suit longer, regular drives; for mostly short trips a petrol is the safer buy. The 2.2 diesel is the most common engine (76% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 320k km.
Check a Kia Sorento's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Kia Sorento prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | €63,000 | 2k km | 41 |
| 2025 | €56,800 | 32k km | 27 |
| 2024 | €48,950 | 68k km | 41 |
| 2023 | €42,500 | 74k km | 50 |
| 2022 | €38,950 | 104k km | 17 |
| 2021 | €37,000 | 119k km | 16 |
| 2019 | €23,000 | 177k km | 16 |
| 2018 | €22,000 | 167k km | 17 |
| 2017 | €17,950 | 198k km | 18 |
| 2016 | €13,900 | 200k km | 9 |
| 2015 | €14,900 | 204k km | 9 |
Kia Sorento NCT pass rate
How often Kia Sorentos pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 77% | 80% | |
| 2019 | 60% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 53% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 58% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 51% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 40% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 31% | 51% | |
| 2011 | 24% | 38% |
Most common reasons a 2021 Kia Sorento fails: safety equipment (7.3% of tests, more than most cars), lights & electrics (4.9% of tests, more than most cars), headlight aim (4.9% of tests), wheels & tyres (4% of tests).
Cheap fixes before the NCT (eBay.ie): Wiper blades for the Kia SorentoBulbs for the Kia SorentoTyre tread depth gauge
Common Kia Sorento problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€280 | 139 |
| 1.6 Hybrid | ~320k km | ~€180 | 45 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts and upgrades for the Kia Sorento
Parts for the Kia Sorento on eBay.ie
New and used parts from Irish and UK sellers. Check the part number or fit before you buy.
Brake padsCheck front or rear, and the disc size if there are twoSee on eBay.ie →
Brake discsReplace in pairs, with new padsSee on eBay.ie →
Oil filterChange it at every oil serviceSee on eBay.ie →
Wiper bladesSplit or smearing blades can fail the NCTSee on eBay.ie →
BulbsA blown bulb is an easy NCT failSee on eBay.ie →
BatteryCheck the size and terminal layoutSee on eBay.ie →
OBD2 fault code readerReads engine fault codes on your phoneSee on eBay.ie →Example photos, not the exact product (Wikimedia Commons): Treemonster86, CC BY-SA 3.0; Tharish, CC BY-SA 3.0; Dvortygirl, CC BY-SA 3.0; Wesha, Public domain; Mib18, CC BY-SA 3.0; Cjp24, CC BY-SA 4.0; Arp, Public domain.
Upgrades for the Kia Sorento
Popular add-ons. The mats are made for this model; the rest fit most cars. More car accessories →
Floor matsMade to fit the Kia SorentoSee on eBay.ie →
CarPlay screenAdds Apple CarPlay (and usually Android Auto) to a car without it: sits on the dashSee on eBay.ie →
Wireless CarPlay adapterFor cars that already have CarPlay with a cableSee on eBay.ie →
Reversing cameraMakes parking easier; some CarPlay screens come with oneSee on eBay.ie →
Phone holderKeeps your phone off your lap for directionsSee on eBay.ie →
Dash camFootage settles insurance arguments quicklySee on eBay.ie →Example photos, not the exact product (Wikimedia Commons): Keystones, CC BY-SA 3.0; Butterhimmel, CC BY-SA 4.0; Sunnyboy122, CC0; https://www.flickr.com/photos/banoootah_qtr/, CC BY 2.0; Shixart1985, CC BY 2.0; Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Before you buy a used Kia Sorento
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the timing belt was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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