2020 Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 997 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 89.3% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).

Pass rate

997

MOT tests analysed

10.7%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Visibility	4.5%	45
2	Tyres	3.9%	39
3	Brakes	3.2%	32
4	Lighting & signalling	2.1%	21
5	Emissions & environmental	0.9%	9
6	Suspension	0.8%	8

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	44
2	Headlamp aim	22
3	Electronic parking brake	22
4	Rbt (sp)	21
5	Tread depth	20
6	Parking brake performance	12

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	22.2%	221
2	Brakes	10.1%	101
3	Other defects	8.9%	89
4	Suspension	4.9%	49
5	Steering	4.0%	40
6	Visibility	3.5%	35

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	470	9.4%
30-60k	483	11.8%
60-90k	34	11.8%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	336	9.5%
2024	324	10.5%
2025	337	12.2%

What to check before buying a 2020 Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A

Before buying a 2020 Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 4.5% of tests for this year.

Visibility (4.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Tyres (3.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Brakes (3.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2020 Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-As pass their MOT?

89.3% of the 997 2020 Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.7% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A?

Visibility, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by tyres (3.9%).

Does the 2020 Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.4% in the 0-30k band to 11.8% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 997 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.