2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Kia Sportage MOT pass rate and common faults

26,985 MOT tests in 2024. 84.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time84.5%
Failed or needed repairs15.5%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 26,985 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.5%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high2.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    897 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    420 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value0.5%
    142 marked dangerous
  8. Electronic parking brake: control inoperative0.4%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  2. Brakes4.2%
  3. Tyres4.1%
  4. Lights & electrics3.5%
  5. Suspension0.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.0%
  3. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.7%

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: 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 2021 Kia Sportage?

In 2024, 84.5% of 2021 Kia Sportage cars passed their MOT first time, across 26,985 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Kia Sportage?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too high; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2021 Kia Sportage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).