Kia Sportage Gtln S Crdi Mhev4X4Sa
From 2,101 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Sportage Gtln S Crdi Mhev4X4Sas fare better: 2021 models pass at 89.2% vs 92.9% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 28 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 | 28 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 22 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 19 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 17 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 12 |
| parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative | 12 |
| wiper blade defective | 10 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 7 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 45.7% of failures are serious: 32.1% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 13.6% 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 £94.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2020 | 92.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sportage Gtln S Crdi Mhev4X4Sas tested had between 18,968 and 28,389 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,220 median miles, the Sportage Gtln S Crdi Mhev4X4Sa 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 Gtln S Crdi Mhev4X4Sa MOT pass rate?
The Kia Sportage Gtln S Crdi Mhev4X4Sa has a 89.8% MOT pass rate based on 2,101 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Sportage Gtln S Crdi Mhev4X4Sa?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Sportage Gtln S Crdi Mhev4X4Sa is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 28 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Sportage Gtln S Crdi Mhev4X4Sa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Sportage Gtln S Crdi Mhev4X4Sa is 22,220 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,968 and 28,389 miles.
Buying a used Sportage Gtln S Crdi Mhev4X4Sa?
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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