Kia Sportage 2 Crdi Isg Mhev
From 6,647 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Sportage 2 Crdi Isg Mhevs fare better: 2021 models pass at 86.1% vs 88.4% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 195 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 195 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 105 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 57 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 53 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 38 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 36 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 29 |
| parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment | 23 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 18 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 18 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 38.5% of failures are serious: 32.2% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 6.3% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £80.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 88.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 85.9% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sportage 2 Crdi Isg Mhevs tested had between 19,351 and 31,747 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,733 median miles, the Sportage 2 Crdi Isg Mhev has 0.054 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 2 Crdi Isg Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Kia Sportage 2 Crdi Isg Mhev has a 86.7% MOT pass rate based on 6,647 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Sportage 2 Crdi Isg Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Sportage 2 Crdi Isg Mhev is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 195 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Sportage 2 Crdi Isg Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Sportage 2 Crdi Isg Mhev is 24,733 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,351 and 31,747 miles.
Buying a used Sportage 2 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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