2020 Kia Sportage Platinum Isg — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,843 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Kia Sportage Platinum Isg, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 19.4% in the 60-90k group versus 6.2% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.1% | 117 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.4% | 96 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 72 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.9% | 54 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 24 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.7% | 21 |
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 | 109 |
| 2 | Wipers | 105 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 84 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 42 |
| 5 | Washers | 36 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 32 |
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 | 20.6% | 585 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.8% | 306 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.9% | 253 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.3% | 93 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.4% | 69 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.9% | 53 |
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 | 1,636 | 6.2% |
| 30-60k | 1,142 | 10.3% |
| 60-90k | 62 | 19.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 44 | 6.8% |
| 2023 | 931 | 6.7% |
| 2024 | 905 | 7.4% |
| 2025 | 963 | 10.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Sportage Platinum Isg
Before buying a 2020 Kia Sportage Platinum Isg, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 4.1% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (4.1% 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.
- Tyres (3.4% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.5% 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 2020 Kia Sportage Platinum Isgs pass their MOT?
91.9% of the 2,843 2020 Kia Sportage Platinum Isg MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Kia Sportage Platinum Isg?
Visibility, recorded in 4.1% of tests, followed by tyres (3.4%).
Does the 2020 Sportage Platinum Isg get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.2% in the 0-30k band to 19.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,843 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.