2020 Kia Sportage · 33,589 MOT tests
2020 Kia Sportage reliability
2020 Kia Sportages fail 13.9% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 17 Sportage years (33,589 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sportages: 22.8%)
- 13.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sportages: 22.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 28,426
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 33,589
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 1.3% of tests fail here (790% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 19% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Kia Sportage
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Tyres4.1%
- Brakes2.7%
- Lights and electrics2.2%
- Steering1.3%
- Suspension0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.67%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.75%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.98%
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 0.96%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 0.89%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.62%
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 (9.63%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.52%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.5%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (2.89%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.43%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.22%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Kia Sportage reliable?
2020 Kia Sportages fail 13.9% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 17 Sportage years (33,589 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Kia Sportage MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.67% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.75% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.98% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Kia Sportage have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Kia Sportage shows 28,426 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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