2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Kia Sportage MOT pass rate and common faults

36,679 MOT tests in 2024. 77.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time77.2%
Failed or needed repairs22.8%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 36,679 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.1%
    1,968 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    1,991 marked dangerous
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.6%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.6%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.1%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault0.9%
  9. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment0.8%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes13.2%
  2. Tyres7.1%
  3. Lights & electrics4.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  5. Suspension2.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  7. Steering2.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.4%

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 2016 Kia Sportage?

In 2024, 77.2% of 2016 Kia Sportage cars passed their MOT first time, across 36,679 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Kia Sportage?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 Kia Sportage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).