KIA SPORTAGE GTLN MOT pass rate
94.2% of 2,038 KIA SPORTAGE GTLN MOT tests pass.
The SPORTAGE GTLN passes its MOT 94.2% of the time — well above the average across all KIA models, which sits at 80.1%.
The KIA SPORTAGE GTLN passes its MOT 94.2% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 93.9% at 0–3 years versus 94.6% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.9% | 1,241 | 24,795 miles |
| 3–6 years | 94.6% | 797 | 31,004 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the KIA SPORTAGE GTLN
The most common reason the KIA SPORTAGE GTLN fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 58.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Too high".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 58.0% | Too high |
| Tyres | 27.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 23.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 17.4% | Efficiency less than 50% of the required value |
| Suspension | 9.8% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.2% | Missing |
| Steering | 0.9% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.9% | System insecure |
Related KIA models
- KIA SPORTAGE — 82.0% pass rate
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the KIA SPORTAGE GTLN?
- 94.2% of KIA SPORTAGE GTLN MOT tests pass, based on 2,038 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the KIA SPORTAGE GTLN?
- The most common reason the KIA SPORTAGE GTLN fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 58.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Too high".
- Does this show the KIA SPORTAGE GTLN'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.