2016 Kia Sportage · 128,633 MOT tests
2016 Kia Sportage reliability
2016 Kia Sportages fail 19.9% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 17 Sportage years (128,633 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sportages: 22.8%)
- 19.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sportages: 22.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 57,574
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 128,633
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: about average for its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 7.4% of tests fail here (70% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Kia Sportage
Fail rate by area
- Brakes7.4%
- Tyres5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Lights and electrics3.5%
- Suspension1.8%
- Steering1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.47%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.83%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.39%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 0.92%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 0.91%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.9%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.89%) · Brake pads wearing thin (13.22%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.86%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.12%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.15%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.11%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Kia Sportage reliable?
2016 Kia Sportages fail 19.9% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 17 Sportage years (128,633 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Kia Sportage MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.47% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.83% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.39% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Kia Sportage have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Kia Sportage shows 57,574 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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