2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Kia Sportage MOT pass rate and common faults

12,479 MOT tests in 2024. 61.1% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time61.1%
Failed or needed repairs38.9%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,479 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.9%
    969 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.8%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    637 marked dangerous
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.1%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.0%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.3%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    300 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes24.2%
  2. Suspension21.9%
  3. Lights & electrics12.6%
  4. Tyres9.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  6. Steering5.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  8. Body & chassis1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.3%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2012 Kia Sportage?

In 2024, 61.1% of 2012 Kia Sportage cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,479 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Kia Sportage?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2012 Kia Sportage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).