Kia Sportage GT-Line Crdi Isg Mhev
From 3,383 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Sportage GT-Line Crdi Isg Mhevs fare better: 2022 models pass at 91.9% vs 89.6% for 2020.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 102 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 | 102 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 56 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 36 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 30 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 22 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 15 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 14 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 11 |
| a service brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 8 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 40.2% of failures are serious: 37.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 2.3% 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 £86.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 91.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2021 | 86.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 89.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2019 | 78.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sportage GT-Line Crdi Isg Mhevs tested had between 20,218 and 35,563 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,929 median miles, the Sportage GT-Line Crdi Isg Mhev has 0.046 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 GT-Line Crdi Isg Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Kia Sportage GT-Line Crdi Isg Mhev has a 87.1% MOT pass rate based on 3,383 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Sportage GT-Line Crdi Isg Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Sportage GT-Line Crdi Isg Mhev is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 102 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Sportage GT-Line Crdi Isg Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Sportage GT-Line Crdi Isg Mhev is 27,929 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,218 and 35,563 miles.
Buying a used Sportage GT-Line 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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