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Kia Sportage MOT Results

Registered in 2016
82.7% pass rate
from 37,396 tests in 2021
(3.3% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Sportage is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.1% fail on Brakes (82% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (90% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Brake linings (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.42% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.037% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0027% fail on Cable
        • 0.0027% fail on Linkage
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (63% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (200% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0027% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.035% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.0053% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.0053% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0080% fail on Decelerometer (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.0053% fail on Parking brake performance (17 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.0027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance (27% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (25% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake imbalance (59% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0027% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0027% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (50% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.072% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.091% fail on Brake performance not tested (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Electronic parking brake (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Hand lever (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Pedal (84% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.043% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.013% fail on Electronic stability control (74% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.021% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.019% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.011% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0053% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0027% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0027% fail on Reservoirs
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility (14% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers (24% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.053% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.051% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0027% fail on Window
    • 0.011% fail on View to rear (70% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Mirrors (69% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0027% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0027% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres (13% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth (59% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Condition (26% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (26% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (30% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.45% fail on Headlamps (38% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp (54% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (98% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0027% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.41% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.41% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.32% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.091% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0027% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.16% fail on Stop lamp (75% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (45% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp (45% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp (45% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0027% fail on Switch
    • 0.032% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (91% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Electrical equipment (60% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0080% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0027% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.016% fail on Reversing lamps (65% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Reversing lamps (64% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.011% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0080% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0080% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0080% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 0.46% fail on Suspension (78% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Suspension arms (37% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.086% fail on Pins and bushes (65% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0053% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.048% fail on Anti-roll bars (76% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage ball joints (79% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (77% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0080% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0053% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0027% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0027% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0027% fail on Linkage
    • 0.040% fail on Shock absorbers (71% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0080% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.019% fail on Wheel bearings (78% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0080% fail on Springs (99% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0080% fail on Coil springs (99% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0080% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0053% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0027% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0027% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.35% fail on Steering (30% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Steering linkage components (48% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Track rod end (49% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0080% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.011% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0053% fail on Operation
      • 0.0053% fail on Steering rack (79% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0053% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0053% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0053% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0027% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0027% fail on Operation
    • 0.0027% fail on Steering column
  • 0.30% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (65% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Exhaust emissions (65% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Spark ignition (68% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Catalyst emissions (56% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0080% fail on Emissions not tested (73% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0027% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0027% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.13% fail on Compression ignition (61% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (53% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0053% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (92% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0080% fail on Fluid leaks (74% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0027% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0027% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0027% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.0027% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0027% fail on Undertray
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (68% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Transmission (69% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Drive shafts (67% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Joints (66% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Body
      • 0.024% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0053% fail on Panel
    • 0.024% fail on Doors
      • 0.011% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0080% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0080% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0053% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0053% fail on Door condition
    • 0.016% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.011% fail on Exhaust system (93% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0053% fail on Fuel system (87% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0027% fail on Tank
      • 0.0027% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0053% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0027% fail on Coupling
      • 0.0027% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0053% fail on Seats
      • 0.0053% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0053% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0027% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0027% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0027% fail on Load security
      • 0.0027% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0027% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.0027% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0027% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0027% fail on Condition
  • 0.16% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (43% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
      • 0.016% fail on Requirements (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (82% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0027% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0027% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.0027% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0027% fail on Speedometer
Read the Honest John Review

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