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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 345 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. At the NCT, the 2011–2019 cars fail more often than other cars the same year, so a fresh NCT is worth paying a little more for. The 2.2 diesel is the most common engine (72% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 320k km.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €69,800 | 0k km | 33 |
| 2026 | €62,500 | 1k km | 43 |
| 2025 | €56,800 | 32k km | 26 |
| 2024 | €48,900 | 67k km | 43 |
| 2023 | €42,500 | 78k km | 56 |
| 2022 | €38,950 | 117k km | 20 |
| 2021 | €35,950 | 120k km | 20 |
| 2019 | €20,000 | 186k km | 21 |
| 2018 | €22,000 | 169k km | 22 |
| 2017 | €16,900 | 198k km | 27 |
| 2016 | €13,800 | 232k km | 13 |
| 2015 | €14,000 | 220k km | 13 |
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).
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 | 156 |
| 1.6 Hybrid | ~320k km | ~€180 | 61 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Kia Sorento
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming belt kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
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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