Kia Sportage Jbl Blk Ed Crdi Mhev
From 213 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. 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 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 1 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| number plate inscription missing or illegible | 1 |
| a lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 25.9% of Sportage Jbl Blk Ed Crdi 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 £76.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84.5% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sportage Jbl Blk Ed Crdi Mhevs tested had between 20,891 and 35,821 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,062 median miles, the Sportage Jbl Blk Ed Crdi Mhev has 0.064 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 Blk Ed Crdi Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Kia Sportage Jbl Blk Ed Crdi Mhev has a 84.5% MOT pass rate based on 213 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Sportage Jbl Blk Ed Crdi Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Sportage Jbl Blk Ed Crdi Mhev is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Sportage Jbl Blk Ed Crdi Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Sportage Jbl Blk Ed Crdi Mhev is 24,062 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,891 and 35,821 miles.
Buying a used Sportage Jbl Blk Ed Crdi 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 84.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £76 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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