2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Kia Sportage MOT pass rate and common faults

7,441 MOT tests in 2024. 60.0% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time60.0%
Failed or needed repairs40.0%
Typical mileage at test104,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,441 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.6%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.0%
    600 marked dangerous
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    360 marked dangerous
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.1%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.9%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes26.1%
  2. Suspension25.5%
  3. Lights & electrics12.8%
  4. Tyres9.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  6. Steering3.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  8. Body & chassis1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.0%

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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2011 Kia Sportage?

In 2024, 60.0% of 2011 Kia Sportage cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,441 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Kia Sportage?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2011 Kia Sportage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).