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Kia Sportage MOT Results

Registered in 2009
58.0% pass rate
from 3,228 tests in 2021
(8.5% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Sportage is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension (13% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Suspension arms (85% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.3% fail on Springs (26% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Coil springs (25% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Coil spring (25% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (46% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.3% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.062% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.71% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.46% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.37% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.062% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.031% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.25% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers (83% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.031% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp (47% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (39% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (38% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp (39% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.031% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.74% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.74% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.74% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.46% fail on Direction indicators (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Flashing type (76% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Side repeaters (66% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Individual direction indicators (87% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.37% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.19% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.093% fail on Trailer electrical socket (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.062% fail on Horn
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.031% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.031% fail on Switch
  • 13% fail on Brakes (44% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Brake performance (70% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (91% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (91% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (51% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (47% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance (54% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.031% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.093% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.062% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.031% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (93% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (60% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (59% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Brake pads (59% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (72% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs (73% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.031% fail on Lever
        • 0.031% fail on Linkage
        • 0.031% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal
    • 1.0% fail on Parking brake control (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Lever (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.25% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (62% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Anti-lock braking system (60% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.062% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.062% fail on Prescribed areas (17 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.031% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.031% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.031% fail on Leaks
    • 0.031% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 5.9% fail on Tyres
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Condition (36% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Size/type
  • 5.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (22% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust system (62% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Transmission
      • 2.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.0% fail on Joints
      • 0.062% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.062% fail on Joints
      • 0.031% fail on Belts
    • 0.22% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.19% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Pipe
    • 0.12% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.093% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.031% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.031% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.12% fail on Chassis
      • 0.12% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.093% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.062% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.062% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.062% fail on Body
      • 0.062% fail on Other body component
    • 0.062% fail on Doors
      • 0.031% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition
      • 0.031% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition
    • 0.031% fail on Undertray
  • 5.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (25% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (25% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Compression ignition (89% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.28% fail on Emission control equipment (13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Particulate filter (29 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.062% fail on Other emission control equipment (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.062% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 2.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.93% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.53% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.031% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.031% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.031% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.031% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.031% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.031% fail on Undertray
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (39% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.093% fail on Driver's view (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.093% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.3% fail on Steering (40% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.19% fail on Locking devices (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.031% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.031% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.031% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.031% fail on Components
    • 0.53% fail on Power steering (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Other components (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Rams
    • 0.34% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.34% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.031% fail on Steering play
      • 0.031% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.96% fail on Seat belts (98% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Requirements (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment
      • 0.031% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.28% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.062% fail on Airbags
      • 0.062% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.62% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.62% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
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  • Kia Sportage (2005 - 2010)
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