29 Model Years Analyzed
Kia Sportage
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics
Average pass rate across all model years (1995-2023), based on 290,096 DVSA recorded tests.
84.1%
Average Pass Rate
29
Model Years
290k
Tests Analyzed
Most Tested Year
2016 Kia Sportage MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures
Pass Rate by Year
2 tests
17 tests
1,226 tests
13,507 tests
35,438 tests
37,845 tests
41,654 tests
43,034 tests
25,121 tests
23,172 tests
23,478 tests
17,097 tests
10,353 tests
5,822 tests
3,554 tests
2,351 tests
2,251 tests
1,969 tests
2,071 tests
17 tests
45 tests
15 tests
19 tests
19 tests
9 tests
1 tests
7 tests
1 tests
1 tests
Most Common Failures Across All Years
- 1Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- 2A tyre seriously damaged
- 3A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- 4a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- 5Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Kia Sportage?
The Kia Sportage has an average 84.1% MOT pass rate across model years 1995 to 2023, based on DVSA test data.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Kia Sportage?
The most common MOT failure reasons for the Kia Sportage across all years are: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.
Which Kia Sportage year has the best MOT pass rate?
MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific Kia Sportage model years.