2021 Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,005 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 89.0% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.3%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 19.0% in the 60-90k group versus 9.7% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.0% | 50 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.9% | 49 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.1% | 31 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 26 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 7 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 57 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 39 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 36 |
| 4 | Electronic parking brake | 21 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 20 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 11 |
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 | 22.0% | 221 |
| 2 | Other defects | 8.6% | 86 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.3% | 63 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.1% | 31 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.8% | 28 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.4% | 14 |
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 | 487 | 9.7% |
| 30-60k | 445 | 11.9% |
| 60-90k | 58 | 19.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 954 | 11.2% |
| Diesel | 51 | 7.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37 | 5.4% |
| 2024 | 482 | 10.2% |
| 2025 | 486 | 12.3% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A
Before buying a 2021 Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 5.0% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (5.0% 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 (4.9% 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 (3.1% 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 2021 Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-As pass their MOT?
89.0% of the 1,005 2021 Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A?
Visibility, recorded in 5.0% of tests, followed by tyres (4.9%).
Does the 2021 Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev S-A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.7% in the 0-30k band to 19.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,005 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.