2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Kia Sportage MOT pass rate and common faults

36,390 MOT tests in 2024. 80.2% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time80.2%
Failed or needed repairs19.8%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 36,390 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.4%
    2,106 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    1,818 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.1%
  6. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment0.9%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side0.8%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes11.1%
  2. Tyres6.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  4. Lights & electrics3.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  6. Suspension1.6%
  7. Steering0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick16.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.9%
  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: 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 2017 Kia Sportage?

In 2024, 80.2% of 2017 Kia Sportage cars passed their MOT first time, across 36,390 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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 2017 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).