2021 Kia Sportage Gtln S Crdi Mhev4X4Sa — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,470 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Kia Sportage Gtln S Crdi Mhev4X4Sa, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.2% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 19.1% in the 60-90k group versus 7.8% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.3% | 48 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.1% | 46 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.1% | 45 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.1% | 31 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.6% | 23 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 16 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 59 |
| 2 | Wipers | 56 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 38 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 34 |
| 5 | Electronic parking brake | 15 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 15 |
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 | 18.5% | 272 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.9% | 101 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.5% | 95 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.0% | 88 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.3% | 48 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.2% | 17 |
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 | 826 | 7.8% |
| 30-60k | 591 | 9.5% |
| 60-90k | 47 | 19.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| HYBRID ELECTRIC (CLEAN) | 1,427 | 8.8% |
| Hybrid | 43 | 7.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37 | 8.1% |
| 2024 | 701 | 7.7% |
| 2025 | 726 | 9.9% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Sportage Gtln S Crdi Mhev4X4Sa
Before buying a 2021 Kia Sportage Gtln S Crdi Mhev4X4Sa, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.3% 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.
- Visibility (3.1% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.1% 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 2021 Kia Sportage Gtln S Crdi Mhev4X4Sas pass their MOT?
91.2% of the 1,470 2021 Kia Sportage Gtln S Crdi Mhev4X4Sa MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Kia Sportage Gtln S Crdi Mhev4X4Sa?
Tyres, recorded in 3.3% of tests, followed by visibility (3.1%).
Does the 2021 Sportage Gtln S Crdi Mhev4X4Sa get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.8% in the 0-30k band to 19.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,470 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.