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Kia Sportage MOT Results

Registered in 2007
51.2% pass rate
from 2,397 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Sportage is unusually good or bad.

  • 27% fail on Suspension (64% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 14% fail on Suspension arms (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Pins and bushes (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Suspension arm (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 8.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (84% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (75% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
      • 0.083% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.083% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Sub-frames (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Sub-frame (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.4% fail on Springs (58% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Coil springs (58% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Coil spring (58% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Other suspension component (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.67% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.42% fail on Wheel bearings (59% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.083% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.042% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.042% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.13% fail on Axles
      • 0.083% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.042% fail on Axle
  • 15% fail on Brakes (35% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Brake performance (32% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance (71% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (68% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (71% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (30% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.083% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.042% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.042% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake performance (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.92% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (68% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (45% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads (44% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Brake discs (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Brake drums (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.042% fail on Lever
    • 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (44% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Hand lever (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.67% fail on Lever
    • 0.46% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (61% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Anti-lock braking system (65% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.29% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.042% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.042% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.083% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.042% fail on Other components
      • 0.042% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.042% fail on Other braking system component
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.0% fail on Stop lamp (49% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (42% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps (47% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp (45% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.75% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.75% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.75% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.38% fail on Direction indicators (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Flashing type (84% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators (87% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.042% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.38% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.25% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.083% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.042% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.042% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.042% fail on Switch
    • 0.042% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.042% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (25% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust system (50% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Transmission
      • 2.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.7% fail on Joints
      • 0.33% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.17% fail on Flexible couplings (16 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
        • 0.042% fail on Prop shaft
      • 0.042% fail on Belts
    • 0.96% fail on Integral vehicle structure (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Sub-frame (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Sub-frame condition (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Chassis (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Chassis condition (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.33% fail on Tank (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Pipe
    • 0.21% fail on Doors
      • 0.083% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.083% fail on Door condition
      • 0.083% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.042% fail on Door condition
        • 0.042% fail on Catch
      • 0.042% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.042% fail on Door condition
    • 0.17% fail on Cabs (11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas (12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.083% fail on Body
      • 0.083% fail on Panel
      • 0.042% fail on Other body component
    • 0.042% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.042% fail on Bracket
    • 0.042% fail on Seats
      • 0.042% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.042% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.042% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.042% fail on Undertray
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers (46% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (32% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Driver's view (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.083% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.083% fail on View to rear
      • 0.083% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (49% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 2.5% fail on Compression ignition (78% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.42% fail on Emission control equipment (12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Particulate filter (33 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Other emission control equipment (24 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.042% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.42% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.042% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.46% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.42% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.042% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.042% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.042% fail on Undertray
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 4.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.0% fail on Condition (33% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Size/type
  • 5.0% fail on Steering (64% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Steering linkage components (91% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Track rod end (99% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Locking devices (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.46% fail on Power steering (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Other components
      • 0.042% fail on Rams
    • 0.29% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.13% fail on Operation (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (68% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts (77% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Condition (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Requirements (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 1.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (69% worse than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.42% fail on Attachment
  • 0.042% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.042% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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  • Kia Sportage (2005 - 2010)
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