Kia Sportage MOT Results

Registered in 2006
52.8% pass rate
from 2,404 tests in 2021
(9.5% worse than other 2006 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Sportage is unusually good or bad.

  • 27% fail on Suspension (63% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 15% fail on Suspension arms (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Suspension arm (13 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (64% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (91% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
      • 0.083% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.083% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Sub-frames (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (18 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Sub-frame (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.3% fail on Springs (54% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Coil springs (54% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Coil spring (54% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Mounting
    • 1.9% fail on Other suspension component (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.083% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.79% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.71% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.46% fail on Wheel bearings (61% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.083% fail on Suspension rod (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.042% fail on Axles
      • 0.042% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 8.4% fail on Brake performance (24% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (53% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (47% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (62% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.083% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (29% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (43% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake performance not tested (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.00% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.042% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt
          • 0.83% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.042% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.042% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.042% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.042% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 4.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (34% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.042% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Cable
    • 2.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.79% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.79% fail on Lever
    • 0.75% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.58% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.58% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (54% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Anti-lock braking system (52% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.42% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.042% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.12% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Other components
      • 0.042% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.042% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Stop lamp (33% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.083% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (62% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (62% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.54% fail on Direction indicators (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Flashing type (79% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators (88% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.46% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.21% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.083% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.042% fail on Horn
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure (31% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust system (38% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Transmission
      • 2.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.7% fail on Joints
      • 0.46% fail on Prop shafts (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Flexible couplings (18 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Joints
        • 0.042% fail on Prop shaft
    • 1.8% fail on Chassis (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Chassis condition (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Sub-frame (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Sub-frame condition (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.46% fail on Tank (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Pipe
    • 0.33% fail on Doors
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
        • 0.042% fail on Catch
      • 0.12% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
      • 0.042% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.042% fail on Door condition
    • 0.17% fail on Body
      • 0.083% fail on Other body component
      • 0.042% fail on Body condition
      • 0.042% fail on Panel
    • 0.17% fail on Boot lid (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Boot lid condition (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Cabs (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.083% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.042% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.042% fail on Bracket
    • 0.042% fail on Seats
      • 0.042% fail on Driver's seat
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 4.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition (30% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Size/type
  • 5.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.7% fail on Compression ignition (96% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.17% fail on Emission control equipment (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.083% fail on Particulate filter (15 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.042% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.042% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.083% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 2.7% fail on Spark ignition (43% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.71% fail on Catalyst emissions (66% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.33% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.042% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.042% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.042% fail on Undertray
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility (21% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (51% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.29% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.083% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.042% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (97% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Condition (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.042% fail on Requirements
    • 0.083% fail on Airbags
      • 0.083% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 4.7% fail on Steering (43% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Steering linkage components (59% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Track rod end (52% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Locking devices (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.042% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.46% fail on Power steering
      • 0.29% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pump (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Rams
    • 0.29% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.29% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.042% fail on Steering play
      • 0.042% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.46% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.46% fail on Attachment
  • 0.29% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.042% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.042% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review

  • Kia Sportage (2005 - 2010)
    Enjoyable drive, especially in diesel form. Plenty of kit. Rear seats recline and fold flat easily. Roomy and practical.

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