Kia Sportage: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 6.7% of Kia Sportage MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2006, 2007 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 10,388 | 10.4% |
| 2006 | 10,128 | 11.1% |
| 2007 | 11,157 | 11.1% |
| 2008 | 11,444 | 9.6% |
| 2009 | 17,074 | 10.5% |
| 2010 | 28,412 | 9.2% |
| 2011 | 50,311 | 10.7% |
| 2012 | 83,318 | 9.8% |
| 2013 | 115,591 | 9.1% |
Methodology & source. 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.