Kia Sportage: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was recorded as a failure area in 5.1% of Kia Sportage MOT tests — 76,713 tests out of 1,498,303. It shows up most on 2014 and 2015 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 11,157 | 5.1% |
| 2008 | 11,444 | 4.9% |
| 2009 | 17,081 | 5.1% |
| 2010 | 28,417 | 5.0% |
| 2011 | 50,325 | 5.7% |
| 2012 | 83,333 | 5.8% |
| 2013 | 115,593 | 5.3% |
| 2014 | 114,981 | 6.7% |
| 2015 | 124,515 | 6.5% |
| 2016 | 214,648 | 5.2% |
| 2017 | 207,458 | 4.8% |
| 2018 | 188,753 | 4.8% |
| 2019 | 148,956 | 4.5% |
| 2020 | 64,431 | 4.1% |
| 2021 | 60,670 | 3.4% |
| 2022 | 33,037 | 3.4% |
| 2023 | 2,036 | 2.2% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.