Kia Sportage MOT Results
Registered in 201177.4% pass rate
from 7,337 tests in 2017
(8.1% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Sportage is unusually good or bad.
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8.4% fail on
Brakes
(82% worse than other 2011 cars)
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4.3% fail on
Hub components
(62% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Brake pads (68% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Brake discs
- 0.055% fail on Brake linings (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Brake calipers
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4.1% fail on
Brake performance
(170% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Rear wheels (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Front wheels
- 0.26% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.055% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.014% fail on Gradient hand brake
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0.94% fail on
Parking brake
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.94% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(60% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Leaks (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.041% fail on
Components
(83% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Hoses
- 0.014% fail on Cylinders
- 0.11% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.041% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.041% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.041% fail on
Pedal
- 0.041% fail on Anti-slip
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0.041% fail on
Pedal
- 0.041% fail on ABS
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0.014% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.014% fail on Lever
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4.3% fail on
Hub components
(62% worse than other 2011 cars)
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6.3% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(39% better than other 2011 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp
- 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (30% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Headlamps
(64% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Headlamp (68% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.055% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.055% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.041% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.027% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.014% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.53% fail on
Direction indicators
(48% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Flashing type
(48% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.19% fail on Individual lamps (60% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.055% fail on All direction indicators
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0.53% fail on
Flashing type
(48% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Position lamps
(93% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Front lamps (93% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Rear lamps (86% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.15% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.055% fail on Tell tale
- 0.11% fail on Stop lamp (93% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.082% fail on Battery
- 0.082% fail on Trailer electrical socket (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Horn
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0.041% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.027% fail on Switch
- 0.014% fail on Lamp
- 0.027% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.014% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.014% fail on Rear reflectors
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5.0% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 3.7% fail on Wipers (38% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Washers (27% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Windscreen
- 0.055% fail on Bonnet
- 0.014% fail on Mirrors
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4.7% fail on
Tyres
(26% better than other 2011 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Tread depth (19% better than other 2011 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Condition (29% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Valve stem
- 0.014% fail on Size/type
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4.0% fail on
Suspension
(28% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Coil springs
(27% better than other 2011 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Condition (27% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.79% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.78% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.014% fail on Attachment
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0.50% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.37% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.095% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.027% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.014% fail on Condition
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0.44% fail on
Shock absorbers
(48% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Condition (48% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Wheel bearings
(91% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Front (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Rear
- 0.18% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.095% fail on
Drive shafts
(82% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.095% fail on
Front drive shafts
(82% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Constant velocity joints (89% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Couplings (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Drive shafts
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0.095% fail on
Front drive shafts
(82% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.055% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.041% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.014% fail on Attachment
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0.041% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.027% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.014% fail on Attachment
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0.014% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.014% fail on Condition
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1.7% fail on
Coil springs
(27% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.38% fail on Registration plate
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0.23% fail on
Steering
(58% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Steering system
(54% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Steering rack
- 0.068% fail on Track rod end (79% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.027% fail on
Free play
- 0.027% fail on Steering rack
- 0.027% fail on Ball joint
- 0.014% fail on Locking devices
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0.22% fail on
Steering system
(54% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.23% fail on Attachment
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0.16% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(61% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.11% fail on Condition
- 0.027% fail on Attachment
- 0.014% fail on Requirements
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0.014% fail on
Installation check
- 0.014% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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0.014% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.014% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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0.16% fail on
Seat belts
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0.095% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(89% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Emissions
- 0.014% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.014% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.082% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(66% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.082% fail on Body condition
Read the Honest John Review
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Kia Sportage (2010 - 2016)
Stylish and upmarket looks. Good quality feel to the interior. Seven-year warranty as standard. Very low CO2 for an SUV. Well equipped.