Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Isg Mhev
From 418 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 wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 7 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 | 7 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| a 13 pin trailer socket not functioning correctly | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| a reversing lamp inoperative | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 28.6% of Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Isg Mhev failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £67.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.8% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2020 | 76.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Isg Mhevs tested had between 13,195 and 32,755 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,145 median miles, the Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Isg Mhev has 0.07 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 S Crdi Isg Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Isg Mhev has a 84.4% MOT pass rate based on 418 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Isg Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Isg Mhev is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Isg Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Isg Mhev is 22,145 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,195 and 32,755 miles.
Buying a used Sportage Gt-Ln S 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.
With a 84.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £67 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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