Kia Sportage Jbl Black Edition Isg
From 412 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
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 and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 11 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 | 11 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 1 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| actuator leaking and braking performance not affected | 1 |
| brake fluid warning light illuminated or defective | 1 |
| brake fluid below minimum mark | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 18.8% of Sportage Jbl Black Edition Isg 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 £57.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sportage Jbl Black Edition Isgs tested had between 17,784 and 27,272 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,283 median miles, the Sportage Jbl Black Edition Isg has 0.057 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 Jbl Black Edition Isg MOT pass rate?
The Kia Sportage Jbl Black Edition Isg has a 87.9% MOT pass rate based on 412 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Sportage Jbl Black Edition Isg?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Sportage Jbl Black Edition Isg is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Sportage Jbl Black Edition Isg at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Sportage Jbl Black Edition Isg is 21,283 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,784 and 27,272 miles.
Buying a used Sportage Jbl Black Edition Isg?
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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