2018 Kia Sportage · 117,060 MOT tests
2018 Kia Sportage reliability
2018 Kia Sportages fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 17 Sportage years (117,060 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sportages: 22.8%)
- 15.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sportages: 22.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 38,725
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 117,060
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 4.8% of tests fail here (67% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 43% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Kia Sportage
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.2%
- Brakes4.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Lights and electrics2.1%
- Suspension0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.03%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.63%
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 2.61%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.92%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.76%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.65%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.45%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.93%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.95%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.34%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.01%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.87%)
Other years
Every Kia Sportage year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Kia Sportage reliable?
2018 Kia Sportages fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 17 Sportage years (117,060 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Kia Sportage MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.03% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.63% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.61% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Kia Sportage have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Kia Sportage shows 38,725 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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