Kia Sportage 3 Isg 4X4
From 950 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Sportage 3 Isg 4X4s fare better: 2021 models pass at 90.7% vs 84.1% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 20 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 | 20 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 8 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 6 |
| fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| wiper blade defective | 5 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 46.1% of failures are serious: 46.1% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% 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 £83.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.7% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 84.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sportage 3 Isg 4X4s tested had between 17,787 and 28,726 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,303 median miles, the Sportage 3 Isg 4X4 has 0.051 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 4X4 MOT pass rate?
The Kia Sportage 3 Isg 4X4 has a 87.1% MOT pass rate based on 950 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Sportage 3 Isg 4X4?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Sportage 3 Isg 4X4 is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 20 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Sportage 3 Isg 4X4 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Sportage 3 Isg 4X4 is 25,303 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,787 and 28,726 miles.
Buying a used Sportage 3 Isg 4X4?
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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