2022 Kia Sportage Gt-Line Isg Hev Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,338 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Kia Sportage Gt-Line Isg Hev Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 93.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.5% | 151 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.6% | 120 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 51 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 25 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.8% | 25 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.2% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 167 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 68 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 55 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 25 |
| 5 | Washers | 17 |
| 6 | Electronic parking brake | 16 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 16.1% | 537 |
| 2 | Other defects | 7.7% | 258 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.9% | 98 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.1% | 36 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 14 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 6 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,187 | 5.7% |
| 30-60k | 1,013 | 8.7% |
| 60-90k | 107 | 10.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 64 | 3.1% |
| 2025 | 3,242 | 6.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Sportage Gt-Line Isg Hev Auto
Before buying a 2022 Kia Sportage Gt-Line Isg Hev Auto, 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 (3.6% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2022 Kia Sportage Gt-Line Isg Hev Autos pass their MOT?
93.3% of the 3,338 2022 Kia Sportage Gt-Line Isg Hev Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Kia Sportage Gt-Line Isg Hev Auto?
Visibility, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by tyres (3.6%).
Does the 2022 Sportage Gt-Line Isg Hev Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.7% in the 0-30k band to 10.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,338 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.