2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Kia Sportage MOT pass rate and common faults

33,292 MOT tests in 2024. 82.8% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time82.8%
Failed or needed repairs17.2%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 33,292 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    1,738 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    1,681 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.8%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    249 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  9. Washers: not working0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes7.8%
  2. Tyres6.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  4. Lights & electrics2.5%
  5. Suspension1.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  7. Steering0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick16.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2018 Kia Sportage?

In 2024, 82.8% of 2018 Kia Sportage cars passed their MOT first time, across 33,292 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Kia Sportage?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2018 Kia Sportage reliable at MOT time?

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