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Kia Sportage MOT Results

Registered in 2013
71.9% pass rate
from 18,619 tests in 2021
(8.6% worse than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Sportage is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.2% fail on Brakes (79% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Brake performance (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0054% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0054% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (74% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (73% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (85% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0054% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Plate brake tester (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.021% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0054% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.038% fail on Decelerometer (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake performance (14 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.0054% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.56% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (84% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0054% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0054% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0054% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0054% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (65% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (73% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads (73% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (53% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs (54% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.048% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Cable
        • 0.011% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0054% fail on Rod
    • 0.91% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Pedal
    • 0.097% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (64% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Anti-lock braking system (58% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Electronic stability control (81% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.070% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.054% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.048% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.032% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.016% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.011% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0054% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0054% fail on Leaks
  • 6.7% fail on Suspension (8.9% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Springs
      • 3.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.6% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.011% fail on Mounting
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms (27% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (23% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes (39% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.71% fail on Wheel bearings (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Anti-roll bars (28% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joints (40% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint (67% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0054% fail on Linkage
    • 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers (34% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.070% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.054% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0054% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.081% fail on Suspension rods (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0054% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.011% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0054% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0054% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0054% fail on Axles
      • 0.0054% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0054% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0054% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 5.8% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.064% fail on Locking devices (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
        • 0.011% fail on Steering linkage (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0054% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.091% fail on Steering play (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.075% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.011% fail on Operation
    • 0.0054% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0054% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0054% fail on Universal joint
  • 5.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (28% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (16% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (22% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0054% fail on Matched pair
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.68% fail on Direction indicators (24% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Flashing type (24% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.32% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.016% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.19% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (42% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp (42% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp (42% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Stop lamp (94% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Electrical equipment (45% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Trailer electrical socket (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.011% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.011% fail on Horn (91% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Reversing lamps (61% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Reversing lamps (61% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0054% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0054% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0054% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0054% fail on Switch
    • 0.0054% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres (8.5% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth (27% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.059% fail on Size/type
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.086% fail on Bonnet (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.048% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.021% fail on View to rear (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Mirrors
  • 0.45% fail on Body, chassis, structure (76% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Drive shafts (79% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Drive shaft (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0054% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.091% fail on Exhaust system (88% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Doors
      • 0.032% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.032% fail on Door condition
      • 0.016% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.016% fail on Door condition
      • 0.016% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.016% fail on Door condition
    • 0.048% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.038% fail on Body
      • 0.032% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0054% fail on Panel
    • 0.016% fail on Fuel system (84% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (85% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0054% fail on Tank
    • 0.016% fail on Undertray
    • 0.011% fail on Seats
      • 0.011% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0054% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0054% fail on Chassis condition
  • 0.45% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (74% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Exhaust emissions (76% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Spark ignition (81% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions (74% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (86% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.011% fail on Emissions not tested (91% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Compression ignition (68% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.021% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (91% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0054% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.059% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.021% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0054% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0054% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0054% fail on Hubs
  • 0.24% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (55% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.17% fail on Condition
      • 0.016% fail on Requirements
    • 0.059% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plates
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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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