2019 Kia Sportage · 89,001 MOT tests
2019 Kia Sportage reliability
2019 Kia Sportages fail 15.2% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 17 Sportage years (89,001 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sportages: 22.8%)
- 15.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sportages: 22.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 32,104
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 89,001
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: about average for its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 3.9% of tests fail here (66% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 16% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Kia Sportage
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Brakes3.9%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Steering0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Suspension0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.77%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.46%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.8%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.06%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.81%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 0.58%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.45%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.13%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.18%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.71%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.33%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.25%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Kia Sportage reliable?
2019 Kia Sportages fail 15.2% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 17 Sportage years (89,001 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Kia Sportage MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.77% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.46% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Kia Sportage have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Kia Sportage shows 32,104 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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