Kia Sportage 3 Isg
From 1,395 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Sportage 3 Isgs fare better: 2021 models pass at 88% vs 86% 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 and a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 42 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 | 42 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 36 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 11 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 10 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 9 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 9 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 27.7% of Sportage 3 Isg failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £69.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 86% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sportage 3 Isgs tested had between 15,285 and 28,540 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,530 median miles, the Sportage 3 Isg has 0.055 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 Isg MOT pass rate?
The Kia Sportage 3 Isg has a 87.5% MOT pass rate based on 1,395 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Sportage 3 Isg?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Sportage 3 Isg is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 42 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Sportage 3 Isg at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Sportage 3 Isg is 22,530 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,285 and 28,540 miles.
Buying a used Sportage 3 Isg?
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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