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Kia Sportage MOT Results

Registered in 2012
67.8% pass rate
from 13,191 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 2012 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Sportage is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension (43% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Springs (93% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 8.4% fail on Coil springs (93% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 8.4% fail on Coil spring (93% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0076% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0076% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0076% fail on Spring saddle
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint (52% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Pins and bushes (35% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover (70% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.42% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage (86% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0076% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.33% fail on Other suspension component (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (14 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0076% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.015% fail on Axles (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Macpherson strut (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0076% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0076% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0076% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0076% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 10% fail on Brakes (70% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Brake performance (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0076% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (44% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (45% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (48% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0076% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0076% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0076% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Plate brake tester (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.0076% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0076% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.038% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake performance (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.92% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance (50% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (80% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (95% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Brake pads (95% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (63% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs (63% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0076% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.030% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.015% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0076% fail on Cable
        • 0.0076% fail on Lever
    • 0.32% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.32% fail on Lever (57% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.038% fail on Pedal
    • 0.14% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (57% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system (51% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.083% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.068% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.053% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.038% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.023% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.015% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.023% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0076% fail on Other components
      • 0.0076% fail on Additional braking device
  • 6.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (44% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (23% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (27% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.099% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (22% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (22% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.42% fail on Side repeaters (37% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.20% fail on Stop lamp (90% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (58% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp (58% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp (58% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.099% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.030% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.015% fail on Horn (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.091% fail on Reversing lamps (52% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Reversing lamps (51% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.023% fail on Switch
    • 0.023% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.023% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.015% fail on Position lamps (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Position lamp
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres (11% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth (32% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.023% fail on Size/type (80% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 4.4% fail on Visibility
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.076% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.030% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.030% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0076% fail on View to rear
      • 0.0076% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.8% fail on Steering (82% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Steering linkage components (93% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Track rod end (94% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.053% fail on Locking devices (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0076% fail on Other components
        • 0.0076% fail on Steering component
    • 0.22% fail on Steering gear (94% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Steering play
      • 0.023% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0076% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0076% fail on Flexible coupling
  • 1.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (50% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Exhaust emissions (51% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Compression ignition (30% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.091% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.053% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (76% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0076% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0076% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0076% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.47% fail on Spark ignition (63% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Catalyst emissions (55% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Emissions not tested (68% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.053% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.023% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0076% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0076% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.61% fail on Body, chassis, structure (76% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Drive shafts (77% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.15% fail on Exhaust system (85% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Doors
      • 0.045% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.038% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0076% fail on Catch
      • 0.015% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
    • 0.053% fail on Fuel system (61% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Tank
      • 0.0076% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.030% fail on Body
      • 0.030% fail on Other body component
    • 0.023% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.015% fail on Towbar
      • 0.015% fail on Coupling (86 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Seats
      • 0.015% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.015% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0076% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0076% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 0.39% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.39% fail on Attachment
  • 0.24% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (63% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.17% fail on Condition
      • 0.0076% fail on Requirements
    • 0.061% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (84% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.24% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.24% fail on Registration plates
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