2019 Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev Sa — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 655 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev Sa, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 87.2% was below the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.2% in the 60-90k group versus 8.9% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.4% | 29 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.5% | 23 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.0% | 20 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 17 |
| 5 | Steering | 2.1% | 14 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 10 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 34 |
| 2 | Wipers | 18 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 14 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 13 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 10 |
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 | 22.0% | 144 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.6% | 76 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.5% | 49 |
| 4 | Steering | 5.8% | 38 |
| 5 | Suspension | 4.1% | 27 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.4% | 9 |
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 | 236 | 8.9% |
| 30-60k | 346 | 15.0% |
| 60-90k | 66 | 15.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| HYBRID ELECTRIC (CLEAN) | 330 | 14.5% |
| Hybrid | 325 | 11.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 157 | 9.6% |
| 2023 | 164 | 12.2% |
| 2024 | 167 | 13.8% |
| 2025 | 163 | 15.3% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev Sa
Before buying a 2019 Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev Sa, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.4% 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 (3.5% 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.
- Visibility (3.0% 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.
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 2019 Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev Sas pass their MOT?
87.2% of the 655 2019 Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev Sa MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev Sa?
Tyres, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by brakes (3.5%).
Does the 2019 Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev Sa get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.9% in the 0-30k band to 15.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 655 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.