2021 Kia Sportage Gt-Line Crdi Isg Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,571 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Kia Sportage Gt-Line Crdi Isg Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 90.0% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 16.5% in the 60-90k group versus 9.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.4% | 112 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.3% | 111 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.6% | 67 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 64 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 25 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 22 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 118 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 110 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 89 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 41 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 30 |
| 6 | Washers | 22 |
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 | 20.8% | 536 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.5% | 269 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.4% | 164 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.4% | 112 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.0% | 104 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.9% | 22 |
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 | 1,121 | 9.0% |
| 30-60k | 1,310 | 10.2% |
| 60-90k | 133 | 16.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 2,480 | 9.9% |
| Diesel | 89 | 12.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37 | 8.1% |
| 2024 | 1,272 | 9.8% |
| 2025 | 1,260 | 10.1% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Sportage Gt-Line Crdi Isg Mhev
Before buying a 2021 Kia Sportage Gt-Line Crdi Isg Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.4% 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 (4.3% 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.
- Brakes (2.6% 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 Gt-Line Crdi Isg Mhevs pass their MOT?
90.0% of the 2,571 2021 Kia Sportage Gt-Line Crdi Isg Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Kia Sportage Gt-Line Crdi Isg Mhev?
Tyres, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by visibility (4.3%).
Does the 2021 Sportage Gt-Line Crdi Isg Mhev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.0% in the 0-30k band to 16.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,571 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.