Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev4X4 Sa
From 1,466 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, parking brake control missing and defective or inoperative. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 50 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 | 50 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 16 |
| parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative | 15 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 12 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 10 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 10 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 9 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 8 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 42.1% of failures are serious: 27.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 14.3% 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 £95.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 89.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2021 | 90.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative |
| 2020 | 85.3% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev4X4 Sas tested had between 15,415 and 32,709 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,619 median miles, the Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev4X4 Sa has 0.041 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 Mhev4X4 Sa MOT pass rate?
The Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev4X4 Sa has a 89.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,466 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev4X4 Sa?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev4X4 Sa is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 50 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 Mhev4X4 Sa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev4X4 Sa is 25,619 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,415 and 32,709 miles.
Buying a used Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev4X4 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.
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