KIA SPORTAGE MOT pass rate
82.0% of 427,107 KIA SPORTAGE MOT tests pass.
The SPORTAGE has a pass rate of 82.0%, a little higher than the average across all KIA models (80.1%).
The KIA SPORTAGE has a pass rate of 82.0%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the KIA SPORTAGE tested at 0–3 years pass 91.2% of the time, compared with just 58.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.2% | 35,595 | 24,689 miles |
| 3–6 years | 88.5% | 129,507 | 38,277 miles |
| 6–10 years | 82.4% | 176,267 | 64,879 miles |
| 10–15 years | 68.6% | 76,700 | 95,245 miles |
| 15+ years | 58.3% | 9,038 | 108,137 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the KIA SPORTAGE
The most common reason the KIA SPORTAGE fails its MOT is brakes — present in 46.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 46.5% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 28.9% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 25.8% | Too high |
| Suspension | 23.7% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Visibility | 18.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 8.0% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.4% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.2% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.1% | Fixing missing |
Related KIA models
- KIA PICANTO — 77.1% pass rate
- KIA CEED — 74.4% pass rate
- KIA RIO — 75.6% pass rate
- KIA NIRO — 91.4% pass rate
- KIA VENGA — 79.3% pass rate
- KIA SORENTO — 76.9% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the KIA SPORTAGE?
- 82.0% of KIA SPORTAGE MOT tests pass, based on 427,107 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the KIA SPORTAGE?
- The most common reason the KIA SPORTAGE fails its MOT is brakes — present in 46.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
- Does this show the KIA SPORTAGE's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the KIA service history guide for how to check and keep one.