2021 Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 635 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 89.6% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.3%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.3% | 34 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.3% | 34 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 13 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 6 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.9% | 6 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 39 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 21 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 4 | Washers | 7 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 6 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 5 |
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 | 20.2% | 128 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.2% | 65 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.0% | 51 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.6% | 29 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.3% | 21 |
| 6 | Steering | 2.1% | 13 |
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 | 253 | 10.3% |
| 30-60k | 343 | 10.2% |
| 60-90k | 36 | 13.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| HYBRID ELECTRIC (CLEAN) | 603 | 10.8% |
| Hybrid | 32 | 3.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30 | 3.3% |
| 2024 | 306 | 11.4% |
| 2025 | 297 | 10.1% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev
Before buying a 2021 Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.3% 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 (5.3% 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 (2.1% 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 2021 Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhevs pass their MOT?
89.6% of the 635 2021 Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Kia Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev?
Tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by visibility (5.3%).
Does the 2021 Sportage 3 Crdi Isg Mhev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.3% in the 0-30k band to 13.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 635 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.