Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg
From 2,216 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Sportage Platinum Edition Isgs fare better: 2020 models pass at 89.4% vs 86.5% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 52 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 | 52 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 34 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 25 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 19 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 12 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 11 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 11 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 10 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 49.5% of failures are serious: 49.5% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% 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 £102.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 89.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 86.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sportage Platinum Edition Isgs tested had between 17,334 and 36,378 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,879 median miles, the Sportage Platinum Edition Isg 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 Platinum Edition Isg MOT pass rate?
The Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg has a 88% MOT pass rate based on 2,216 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 52 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg is 25,879 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,334 and 36,378 miles.
Buying a used Sportage Platinum 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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