2020 Kia Sportage 4 Crdi Isg Mhev4X4 Sa — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 645 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Kia Sportage 4 Crdi Isg Mhev4X4 Sa, the most common recorded failure areas were brakes, tyres and visibility. Its pass rate of 90.2% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 17.9% in the 60-90k group versus 7.4% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 2.9% | 19 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.8% | 18 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.5% | 16 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 12 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 9 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.4% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 2 | Wipers | 12 |
| 3 | Track rod end | 10 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 9 |
| 5 | Electronic parking brake | 9 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 7 |
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 | 22.2% | 143 |
| 2 | Other defects | 9.6% | 62 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.0% | 45 |
| 4 | Steering | 5.6% | 36 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.9% | 25 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.9% | 25 |
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 | 325 | 7.4% |
| 30-60k | 270 | 11.5% |
| 60-90k | 39 | 17.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 583 | 9.6% |
| Diesel | 62 | 11.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 217 | 8.8% |
| 2024 | 208 | 10.1% |
| 2025 | 209 | 11.0% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Sportage 4 Crdi Isg Mhev4X4 Sa
Before buying a 2020 Kia Sportage 4 Crdi Isg Mhev4X4 Sa, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Brakes accounted for 2.9% of tests for this year.
- Brakes (2.9% 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.
- 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.
- Visibility (2.5% 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.
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 4 Crdi Isg Mhev4X4 Sas pass their MOT?
90.2% of the 645 2020 Kia Sportage 4 Crdi Isg Mhev4X4 Sa MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Kia Sportage 4 Crdi Isg Mhev4X4 Sa?
Brakes, recorded in 2.9% of tests, followed by tyres (2.8%).
Does the 2020 Sportage 4 Crdi Isg Mhev4X4 Sa get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.4% in the 0-30k band to 17.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 645 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.