Kia Sportage MOT Results

Registered in 2011
67.8% pass rate
from 8,161 tests in 2021
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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Sportage is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension (21% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Suspension arms (54% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Ball joint (67% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes (31% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.8% fail on Springs
      • 4.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.8% fail on Coil spring
    • 3.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (37% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.074% fail on Linkage
      • 0.037% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.58% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.29% fail on Shock absorbers (58% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Suspension rods (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes (18 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.037% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.025% fail on Axles
      • 0.025% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.025% fail on Sub-frames (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
  • 11% fail on Brakes (66% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Brake performance (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.086% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Plate brake tester (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.037% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.025% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (24% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.061% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.061% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.88% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.025% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (44% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (54% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Brake pads (54% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (39% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs (39% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.037% fail on Cable
        • 0.012% fail on Lever
    • 0.45% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.45% fail on Lever (79% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Hand lever (79% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Pedal
    • 0.28% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.23% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.098% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.074% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.025% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.049% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.037% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.025% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.025% fail on Servos (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 7.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (29% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (25% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (21% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (59% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (37% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (35% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (37% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.074% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.32% fail on Stop lamp (87% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.098% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.025% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.025% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.025% fail on Horn (85% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.074% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.037% fail on Switch
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth (20% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition (17% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Size/type (75% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 2.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.086% fail on View to rear
      • 0.086% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.049% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.037% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.037% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.012% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.6% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.098% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.037% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.025% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.23% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.012% fail on Operation
    • 0.037% fail on Steering play
      • 0.037% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (44% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (44% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Spark ignition (55% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (57% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Catalyst emissions (56% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Emissions not tested (67% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.012% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.64% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.45% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.049% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (82% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.012% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.098% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.074% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.012% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Undertray
  • 0.69% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Transmission (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Drive shafts (74% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Joints (79% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Drive shaft (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.012% fail on Belts
    • 0.12% fail on Exhaust system (90% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Doors
      • 0.049% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.049% fail on Door condition
      • 0.037% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.037% fail on Door condition
      • 0.012% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.012% fail on Catch
    • 0.049% fail on Fuel system (71% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Tank
      • 0.025% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.037% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.037% fail on Undertray
    • 0.012% fail on Body
      • 0.012% fail on Other body component
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.34% fail on Attachment
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (66% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
      • 0.012% fail on Requirements
    • 0.037% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (91% better than other 2011 cars)
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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.

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