2022 Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Isg Hev 4X4 A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,059 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Isg Hev 4X4 A, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 95.6% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 2.7% | 29 |
| 2 | Tyres | 1.8% | 19 |
| 3 | Brakes | 0.7% | 7 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 6 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 3 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.2% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 25 |
| 2 | Washers | 7 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 7 |
| 4 | Electronic parking brake | 5 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 4 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 3 |
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 | 14.5% | 154 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.3% | 45 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.0% | 21 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.6% | 6 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 1 |
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 | 791 | 4.3% |
| 30-60k | 256 | 5.1% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Sportage Gt-Ln S Isg Hev 4X4 A
Before buying a 2022 Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Isg Hev 4X4 A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 2.7% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (2.7% 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 (1.8% 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 (0.7% 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 2022 Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Isg Hev 4X4 As pass their MOT?
95.6% of the 1,059 2022 Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Isg Hev 4X4 A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Isg Hev 4X4 A?
Visibility, recorded in 2.7% of tests, followed by tyres (1.8%).
Does the 2022 Sportage Gt-Ln S Isg Hev 4X4 A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.3% in the 0-30k band to 5.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,059 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.