Kia Sportage MOT Results
Registered in 201482.1% pass rate
from 17,329 tests in 2017
(26% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Sportage is unusually good or bad.
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6.3% fail on
Tyres
(35% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Tread depth (35% better than other 2014 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Condition (54% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Size/type
- 0.017% fail on Valve stem
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5.9% fail on
Brakes
(170% worse than other 2014 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Hub components
(200% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Brake pads (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Brake discs
- 0.040% fail on Brake linings (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Brake calipers
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1.2% fail on
Brake performance
(120% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Rear wheels (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Front wheels
- 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.023% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.017% fail on Brake operation
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0.85% fail on
Parking brake
(6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Condition (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.069% fail on
Components
- 0.035% fail on Hoses
- 0.029% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.0058% fail on Pipes
- 0.046% fail on Leaks (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0058% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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0.069% fail on
Components
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0.046% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.046% fail on
Pedal
- 0.046% fail on Anti-slip
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0.046% fail on
Pedal
- 0.046% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.017% fail on ABS
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0.012% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.0058% fail on Lever
- 0.0058% fail on Cable
- 0.0058% fail on Electronic stability system
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4.4% fail on
Hub components
(200% worse than other 2014 cars)
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5.4% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(62% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Wipers (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Washers
- 0.39% fail on Windscreen
- 0.023% fail on Mirrors
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4.2% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(17% better than other 2014 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.65% fail on Registration plate lamp
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0.44% fail on
Headlamps
(37% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Headlamp (45% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.069% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.069% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.035% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.023% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.012% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.22% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.19% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.10% fail on Tell tale (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Switch (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Direction indicators
(35% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Flashing type
(35% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (49% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Individual lamps
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0.20% fail on
Flashing type
(35% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Position lamps
(64% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.075% fail on Front lamps (80% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.087% fail on Stop lamp (86% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Battery
- 0.017% fail on Horn (74% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.012% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.012% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.0058% fail on Lamp
- 0.0058% fail on Switch
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0.36% fail on
Suspension
(60% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.10% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.098% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.058% fail on Front
- 0.040% fail on Rear
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0.063% fail on
Shock absorbers
(76% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Condition (76% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.035% fail on
Drive shafts
(80% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.035% fail on
Front drive shafts
(80% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Constant velocity joints (83% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0058% fail on Couplings
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0.035% fail on
Front drive shafts
(80% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.029% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.023% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.0058% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.029% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.0058% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.0058% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.0058% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.0058% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.10% fail on
Suspension arms
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0.27% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.27% fail on Registration plate
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0.16% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(39% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.098% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.081% fail on Condition
- 0.017% fail on Requirements
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0.063% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.046% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.012% fail on Passengers airbag (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0058% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.098% fail on
Seat belts
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0.081% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.029% fail on Body security (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Body condition
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0.023% fail on
Doors
- 0.017% fail on Passengers front
- 0.0058% fail on Drivers
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0.0058% fail on
Seats
- 0.0058% fail on Drivers
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0.063% fail on
Steering
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0.052% fail on
Steering system
- 0.052% fail on Track rod end
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0.0058% fail on
Steering control
- 0.0058% fail on Steering lock
- 0.0058% fail on Steering operation
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0.052% fail on
Steering system
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0.063% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.063% fail on Attachment
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0.040% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(85% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.017% fail on
Fuel system
(75% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0058% fail on Tank
- 0.0058% fail on Pipe
- 0.0058% fail on Cap
- 0.017% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.0058% fail on Emissions
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0.017% fail on
Fuel system
(75% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.0058% fail on
Towbars
- 0.0058% fail on Towbar
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.