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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Kia Sportage 3 Isg 4x4. Check any Sportage 3 Isg 4x4 by registration number below.

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92.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.4%

vs Kia Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Kia Sportage 3 Isg 4x4 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Kia Sportage 3 Isg 4x4 has an average MOT pass rate of 92.6%, which is 6.4 percentage points above the Kia brand average of 86.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Sportage 3 Isg 4x4 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Kia Sportage 3 Isg 4x4 fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your Sportage 3 Isg 4x4 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Kia Sportage 3 Isg 4x4, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Kia Sportage 3 Isg 4x4 performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 441 vehicles

93.2%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

6.9%

Mileage at 3yr

37k mi

2020

Based on 1,087 vehicles

92.1%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

7.8%

Mileage at 3yr

36k mi

0

Based on 448 vehicles

92.6%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 5yr

22k mi

Top MOT Failures — Kia Sportage 3 Isg 4x4

The most common reasons a Kia Sportage 3 Isg 4x4 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

5.4%
2

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

3.6%
3

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.0%
Kia Sportage 3 Isg 4x4 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

2.7%

Front Nearside

2.5%

Offside

1.8%

Other Kia Models

Compare MOT reliability across Kia models.

Kia Magentis

60.1% pass rate

Kia X Ceed

100.0% pass rate

Kia Carens

56.6% pass rate

Kia Xceed Edition Isg

90.2% pass rate

Kia Ceed

87.6% pass rate

Kia Sorento

80.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Kia Sportage 3 Isg 4x4

Kia Sportage 3 Isg 4x4 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Kia Sportage 3 Isg 4x4 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Kia Sportage 3 Isg 4x4?
The average MOT pass rate for the Kia Sportage 3 Isg 4x4 is 92.6% compared to the Kia average of 86.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Kia Sportage 3 Isg 4x4?
The most common MOT failures on the Kia Sportage 3 Isg 4x4 are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (5.4%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (3.6%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Kia Sportage 3 Isg 4x4 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 92.6%, the Kia Sportage 3 Isg 4x4 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Kia Sportage 3 Isg 4x4?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Kia Sportage 3 Isg 4x4?
Typical mileage for the Kia Sportage 3 Isg 4x4: 37,315 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Sportage 3 Isg 4x4 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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