Kia Sportage 1 Crdi Isg Mhev
From 316 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 7 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 6 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 2 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 2 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 54.3% of Sportage 1 Crdi Isg Mhev failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 8.6% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £108.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 87.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sportage 1 Crdi Isg Mhevs tested had between 29,498 and 46,575 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 35,797 median miles, the Sportage 1 Crdi Isg Mhev has 0.042 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Kia models
| Kia Sportage | 81% |
| Kia Picanto | 76.9% |
| Kia Ceed | 73.9% |
| Kia Rio | 74.7% |
| Kia Venga | 77.2% |
Common questions
What is the Kia Sportage 1 Crdi Isg Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Kia Sportage 1 Crdi Isg Mhev has a 85.1% MOT pass rate based on 316 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Sportage 1 Crdi Isg Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Sportage 1 Crdi Isg Mhev is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Sportage 1 Crdi Isg Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Sportage 1 Crdi Isg Mhev is 35,797 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 29,498 and 46,575 miles.
Buying a used Sportage 1 Crdi Isg Mhev?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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