Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A
From 1,423 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-As fare better: 2021 models pass at 87% vs 89.3% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, parking brake control missing and defective or inoperative. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 35 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 | 35 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 23 |
| parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative | 22 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 22 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 13 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 10 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 9 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 8 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| wiper blade defective | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 21.4% of Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 24% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £97.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 89.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-As tested had between 17,825 and 31,625 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,375 median miles, the Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A has 0.052 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 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A MOT pass rate?
The Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A has a 87.9% MOT pass rate based on 1,423 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 35 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A is 23,375 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,825 and 31,625 miles.
Buying a used Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A?
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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