MOT Results

Honest John Good Garage Guide MOT Results » Kia » Sportage » 2018

Kia Sportage MOT Results

Registered in 2018
87.3% pass rate
from 34,661 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other 2018 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
More MoT Results
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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Sportage is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.4% fail on Tyres (31% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (39% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Size/type
  • 3.6% fail on Visibility (12% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers (20% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Washers
    • 0.055% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.052% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0029% fail on Window
    • 0.032% fail on View to rear
      • 0.029% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0029% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 2.5% fail on Brakes (81% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (34% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (45% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (44% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Brake linings (200% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake discs and drums (35% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Brake discs (35% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.014% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Parking brake control (9 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Lever (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Electronic parking brake (19 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.098% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (19 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0029% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.098% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.072% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0058% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester (10 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.0087% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (15 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.0029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.095% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Service brake performance (54% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Rbt (56% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.061% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0058% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0058% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.049% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.043% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0058% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.28% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Hand lever (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Pedal
    • 0.020% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.012% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0087% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0058% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0058% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0058% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0058% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0029% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0029% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0029% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (9.5% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (15% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (17% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.25% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.25% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters (36% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.16% fail on Headlamps (59% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp (69% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.023% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.087% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (51% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Rear fog lamp (47% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Rear fog lamp (47% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Front fog lamps (61% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Front fog lamps (61% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Stop lamp (71% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.026% fail on Trailer electrical socket (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Horn
    • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.0087% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (94% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0058% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0058% fail on Position lamp
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Suspension (35% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension arms (54% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0029% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.038% fail on Shock absorbers (54% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.014% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0087% fail on Springs (87% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Coil springs (87% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on Coil spring (86% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0087% fail on Anti-roll bars (88% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0029% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0029% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0029% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.0029% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.22% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (49% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Exhaust emissions (47% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Spark ignition (48% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (39% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Catalyst emissions (57% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0029% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.075% fail on Compression ignition (47% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (45% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0058% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0029% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.0029% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0029% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.13% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (59% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.11% fail on Condition
      • 0.0087% fail on Requirements
    • 0.012% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (92% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.087% fail on Steering
    • 0.072% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.069% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.0029% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.0058% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0029% fail on Operation
      • 0.0029% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0058% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0029% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0029% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.084% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.084% fail on Attachment
  • 0.066% fail on Body, chassis, structure (69% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.012% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.012% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Drive shafts (79% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Joints (79% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Body
      • 0.0087% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0029% fail on Body condition
    • 0.0087% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0058% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0029% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0058% fail on Doors
      • 0.0058% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0058% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0029% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0029% fail on Other towbar components
Read the Honest John Review

Search Good Garages