2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Kia Sportage MOT pass rate and common faults

1,286 MOT tests in 2024. 50.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time50.2%
Failed or needed repairs49.8%
Typical mileage at test108,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,286 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.8%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.5%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.3%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.4%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  7. Stop lamp: not working4.0%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    69 marked dangerous
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    70 marked dangerous
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension49.1%
  2. Lights & electrics28.8%
  3. Brakes25.3%
  4. Body & chassis13.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  7. Tyres7.2%
  8. Steering5.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.9%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.0%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases10.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Kia Sportage?

In 2024, 50.2% of 2007 Kia Sportage cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,286 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Kia Sportage?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 Kia Sportage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).