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Kia Sportage MOT Results

Registered in 2015
78.9% pass rate
from 21,155 tests in 2021
(6.8% worse than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Sportage is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.2% fail on Brakes (100% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (76% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (84% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Brake pads (85% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.94% fail on Brake discs and drums (53% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Brake discs (53% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0047% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.061% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0095% fail on Linkage (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0095% fail on Pivot (16 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0047% fail on Cable
        • 0.0047% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 3.3% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0047% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (82% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (83% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (97% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0095% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0047% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0047% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0047% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0047% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.98% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.84% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.0095% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0095% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0047% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.39% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0047% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.071% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.80% fail on Parking brake control (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.57% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Hand lever (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Pedal
    • 0.071% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (47% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.038% fail on Electronic stability control (57% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.038% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.038% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.019% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0095% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0095% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0095% fail on Rigid brake pipes (88% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0047% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0047% fail on Additional braking device
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility (29% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers (47% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.043% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.043% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.033% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.019% fail on View to rear
      • 0.019% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (38% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (32% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (180% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.71% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp (200% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Rear fog lamp (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Switch (23 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.44% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.26% fail on Individual direction indicators (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Side repeaters (34% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (48% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (15 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (17 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Stop lamp (84% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Electrical equipment (55% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.014% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0047% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0047% fail on Horn
    • 0.043% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.043% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.024% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.024% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0047% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0047% fail on Switch
    • 0.0047% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth (13% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Condition (29% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Size/type (77% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 1.3% fail on Suspension (59% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.77% fail on Ball joint (61% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes (67% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.019% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0095% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.10% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.10% fail on Shock absorbers (54% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Other suspension component (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0095% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0047% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.052% fail on Anti-roll bars (82% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0047% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.024% fail on Suspension rods (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.019% fail on Springs (99% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Coil springs (99% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0047% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0047% fail on Sub-frame
  • 0.57% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (50% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Exhaust emissions (49% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Compression ignition (36% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.033% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0047% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.26% fail on Spark ignition (59% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Catalyst emissions (45% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.019% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0095% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0095% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.34% fail on Steering
    • 0.30% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.26% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0047% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.0095% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0047% fail on Operation
      • 0.0047% fail on Other components
    • 0.0095% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0095% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0095% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0047% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0047% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0047% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.22% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (43% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts (40% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Condition (43% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0047% fail on Attachment
    • 0.099% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (44% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (85% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Exhaust system (88% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Transmission (91% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Drive shafts (92% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Joints (92% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0047% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.028% fail on Doors
      • 0.019% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0047% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0047% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0047% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0047% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0095% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0095% fail on Body
      • 0.0047% fail on Panel
      • 0.0047% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0047% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0047% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0047% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0047% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0047% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0047% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0047% fail on Seats
      • 0.0047% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0047% fail on Undertray
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels (43% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
  • 0.0047% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0047% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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