2022 Kia Sportage 3 Isg Hev Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 969 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Kia Sportage 3 Isg Hev Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 94.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 3.8% | 37 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.8% | 27 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 16 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.5% | 5 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 5 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 1 |
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 | Headlamp aim | 20 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 4 | Washers | 6 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 5 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 4 |
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 | 13.8% | 134 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.1% | 59 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.5% | 34 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.7% | 7 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 7 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 2 |
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 | 680 | 4.4% |
| 30-60k | 280 | 8.2% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Sportage 3 Isg Hev Auto
Before buying a 2022 Kia Sportage 3 Isg Hev Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 3.8% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (3.8% 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 (2.8% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.7% 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 2022 Kia Sportage 3 Isg Hev Autos pass their MOT?
94.5% of the 969 2022 Kia Sportage 3 Isg Hev Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Kia Sportage 3 Isg Hev Auto?
Visibility, recorded in 3.8% of tests, followed by tyres (2.8%).
Does the 2022 Sportage 3 Isg Hev Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.4% in the 0-30k band to 8.2% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 969 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.