2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Kia Sportage MOT pass rate and common faults

18,631 MOT tests in 2024. 84.6% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time84.6%
Failed or needed repairs15.4%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,631 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    776 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    369 marked dangerous
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.5%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.3%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.8%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    87 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  2. Tyres4.6%
  3. Brakes4.1%
  4. Lights & electrics2.7%
  5. Steering1.6%
  6. Suspension0.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.1%

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 2020 Kia Sportage?

In 2024, 84.6% of 2020 Kia Sportage cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,631 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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 visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2020 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).