Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev Sa
From 2,154 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev Sas fare better: 2021 models pass at 82.6% vs 86.3% for 2020.
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, parking brake control missing and defective or inoperative. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 55 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 | 55 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 37 |
| parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative | 31 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 24 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 21 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 20 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 19 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 17 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 11 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 11 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 45.5% of failures are serious: 31.3% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 14.2% 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 £100.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82.6% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 86.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative |
| 2019 | 82.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev Sas tested had between 13,735 and 30,172 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,583 median miles, the Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev Sa has 0.064 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-Ln Crdi Mhev Sa MOT pass rate?
The Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev Sa has a 84.2% MOT pass rate based on 2,154 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev Sa?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev Sa is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 55 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev Sa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev Sa is 24,583 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,735 and 30,172 miles.
Buying a used Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev Sa?
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.
With a 84.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £100 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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