2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Kia Sportage MOT pass rate and common faults

31,812 MOT tests in 2024. 83.4% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time83.4%
Failed or needed repairs16.6%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 31,812 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    1,473 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    1,225 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.1%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.8%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value0.4%
    164 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes6.1%
  2. Tyres5.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  4. Lights & electrics2.7%
  5. Steering1.3%
  6. Suspension0.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.6%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Kia Sportage?

In 2024, 83.4% of 2019 Kia Sportage cars passed their MOT first time, across 31,812 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Kia Sportage?

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

Is the 2019 Kia Sportage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).