2020 Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 816 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 90.0% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.6% | 46 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.2% | 34 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 19 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.4% | 11 |
| 5 | Steering | 1.1% | 9 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.0% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 37 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 37 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 21 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 13 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 9 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 9 |
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 | 28.2% | 230 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.0% | 98 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.0% | 65 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.6% | 62 |
| 5 | Steering | 5.1% | 42 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.4% | 28 |
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 | 326 | 10.1% |
| 30-60k | 410 | 9.8% |
| 60-90k | 73 | 11.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| HYBRID ELECTRIC (CLEAN) | 548 | 10.8% |
| Hybrid | 268 | 8.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 265 | 8.7% |
| 2024 | 269 | 10.8% |
| 2025 | 279 | 10.8% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev
Before buying a 2020 Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.6% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.6% 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 (4.2% 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 (2.3% 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 3 Crdi Isg Mhevs pass their MOT?
90.0% of the 816 2020 Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev?
Tyres, recorded in 5.6% of tests, followed by visibility (4.2%).
Does the 2020 Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.1% in the 0-30k band to 11.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 816 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.