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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Kia Sportage 3 Isg. Check any Sportage 3 Isg by registration number below.

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91.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.8%

vs Kia Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Kia Sportage 3 Isg — MOT Reliability Overview

The Kia Sportage 3 Isg has an average MOT pass rate of 91.9%, which is 5.8 percentage points above the Kia brand average of 86.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Sportage 3 Isg is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Kia Sportage 3 Isg fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Sportage 3 Isg for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Kia Sportage 3 Isg, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Kia Sportage 3 Isg performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 106 vehicles

95.3%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

3.5%

Mileage at 3yr

43k mi

2021

Based on 667 vehicles

92.8%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

7.6%

Mileage at 3yr

39k mi

2020

Based on 924 vehicles

88.3%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

13.2%

Mileage at 3yr

36k mi

0

Based on 479 vehicles

91.4%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 5yr

23k mi

Top MOT Failures — Kia Sportage 3 Isg

The most common reasons a Kia Sportage 3 Isg fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

4.7%
2

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

2.2%
3

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

1.6%
Kia Sportage 3 Isg Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

1.9%

Front

0.9%

Other Kia Models

Compare MOT reliability across Kia models.

Kia Magentis

60.1% pass rate

Kia X Ceed

100.0% pass rate

Kia Carens

56.6% pass rate

Kia Xceed Edition Isg

90.2% pass rate

Kia Ceed

87.6% pass rate

Kia Sorento

80.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Kia Sportage 3 Isg

Kia Sportage 3 Isg — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Kia Sportage 3 Isg MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Kia Sportage 3 Isg?
The average MOT pass rate for the Kia Sportage 3 Isg is 91.9% compared to the Kia average of 86.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Kia Sportage 3 Isg?
The most common MOT failures on the Kia Sportage 3 Isg are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (4.7%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (2.2%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (1.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Kia Sportage 3 Isg reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 91.9%, the Kia Sportage 3 Isg is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Kia Sportage 3 Isg?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Kia Sportage 3 Isg?
Typical mileage for the Kia Sportage 3 Isg: 43,063 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Sportage 3 Isg to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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