Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Mhev Sa
From 1,705 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 and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 33 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 | 33 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 27 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 21 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 20 |
| parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative | 17 |
| wiper blade defective | 11 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 8 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 5 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 20.3% of Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Mhev Sa failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 19% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £88.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 89.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Mhev Sas tested had between 15,832 and 33,583 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,944 median miles, the Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Mhev Sa 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-Ln S Crdi Mhev Sa MOT pass rate?
The Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Mhev Sa has a 89.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,705 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Mhev Sa?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Mhev Sa is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 33 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 S Crdi Mhev Sa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Mhev Sa is 22,944 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,832 and 33,583 miles.
Buying a used Sportage Gt-Ln S 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.
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