2021 Kia Sportage · 11,699 MOT tests
2021 Kia Sportage reliability
2021 Kia Sportages fail 14% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 17 Sportage years (11,699 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sportages: 22.8%)
- 14%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sportages: 22.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 26,572
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,699
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 3.3% of tests fail here (77% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 18% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Kia Sportage
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
- Tyres3.6%
- Brakes3.3%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Suspension0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.85%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.29%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.91%
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 0.85%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.51%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.38%
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 (6.93%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.07%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.27%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.71%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.7%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.45%)
Other years
Every Kia Sportage year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Kia Sportage reliable?
2021 Kia Sportages fail 14% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 17 Sportage years (11,699 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Kia Sportage MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.85% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.29% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.91% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Kia Sportage have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Kia Sportage shows 26,572 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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