Kia Sportage GT-Line S Isg
From 886 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
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, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 29 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 | 29 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 21 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 14 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 4 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 3 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 2 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 35.9% of failures are serious: 33.7% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 2.2% 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 £92.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 89.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sportage GT-Line S Isgs tested had between 16,646 and 27,137 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,440 median miles, the Sportage GT-Line S Isg has 0.065 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 S Isg MOT pass rate?
The Kia Sportage GT-Line S Isg has a 86.8% MOT pass rate based on 886 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Sportage GT-Line S Isg?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Sportage GT-Line S Isg is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 29 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 S Isg at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Sportage GT-Line S Isg is 20,440 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,646 and 27,137 miles.
Buying a used Sportage GT-Line S 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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