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Kia Sportage MOT Results

Registered in 2017
86.0% pass rate
from 36,815 tests in 2021
(8.5% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Sportage is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.5% fail on Visibility (22% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers (30% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.060% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.060% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.016% fail on View to rear
      • 0.014% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0027% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres (15% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth (69% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition (26% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Size/type
  • 3.7% fail on Brakes (76% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (63% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (84% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads (85% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.21% fail on Brake discs and drums (40% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Brake discs (40% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.011% fail on Lever
    • 0.70% fail on Brake performance (46% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (13 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0081% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (22 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0054% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.0054% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0054% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0027% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0027% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (56% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (57% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.095% fail on Service brake performance (59% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0054% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0054% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.095% fail on Brake performance not tested (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.043% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0027% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.62% fail on Parking brake control (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Lever (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Electronic parking brake (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Hand lever (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Pedal
    • 0.016% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.011% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.011% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.011% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (83% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0054% fail on Anti-lock braking system (81% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0054% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.0054% fail on Electronic stability control (87% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0054% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0054% fail on Brake fluid
  • 2.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (13% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (21% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (24% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0054% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (87% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Headlamps (37% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp (57% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (94% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0027% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.24% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.24% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.20% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.038% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.076% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (46% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Rear fog lamp (46% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on Rear fog lamp (46% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Stop lamp (80% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (88% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.019% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0054% fail on Horn (81% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.022% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0027% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.016% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.016% fail on Position lamp
  • 0.27% fail on Suspension (69% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension arms (36% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0054% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.043% fail on Anti-roll bars (68% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage ball joints (78% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0054% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.033% fail on Shock absorbers (68% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Wheel bearings (61% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0027% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0027% fail on Axles
      • 0.0027% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0027% fail on Springs
      • 0.0027% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.0027% fail on Coil spring
  • 0.21% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.16% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (71% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Spark ignition (69% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.022% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (89% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.046% fail on Compression ignition (79% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0027% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0027% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.016% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.011% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0027% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0027% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.13% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (44% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.11% fail on Condition
      • 0.0054% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0027% fail on Attachment
    • 0.011% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (90% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.092% fail on Road Wheels (42% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Attachment
  • 0.084% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Transmission (81% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Drive shafts (83% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Joints (83% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0027% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0027% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.019% fail on Body
      • 0.016% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0027% fail on Panel
    • 0.011% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.011% fail on Doors
      • 0.0081% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0081% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0027% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0027% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0081% fail on Exhaust system (89% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0054% fail on Fuel system (80% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0054% fail on Pipe
    • 0.0054% fail on Seats
      • 0.0027% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0027% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0027% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0027% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0027% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0027% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.0027% fail on Undertray
  • 0.065% fail on Steering (57% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Steering linkage components (44% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Track rod end (44% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0054% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0054% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0054% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0027% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0027% fail on Steering rack
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