2022 Kia Sportage Gt-Line Isg Mhev S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 892 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Kia Sportage Gt-Line Isg Mhev S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.5% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).

Pass rate

892

MOT tests analysed

7.5%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2022 Kia Sportage Gt-Line Isg Mhev S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	4.4%	39
2	Visibility	3.7%	33
3	Lighting & signalling	1.9%	17
4	Emissions & environmental	0.8%	7
5	Brakes	0.6%	5
6	Body, structure & corrosion	0.4%	4

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2022 Kia Sportage Gt-Line Isg Mhev S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	31
2	Headlamp aim	28
3	Tread depth	9
4	Washers	7
5	Malfunction indicator lamp	7
6	Registration plates	4

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Kia Sportage Gt-Line Isg Mhev S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	15.5%	138
2	Other defects	7.6%	68
3	Brakes	4.9%	44
4	Visibility	2.8%	25
5	Lighting & signalling	0.2%	2
6	Emissions & environmental	0.1%	1

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2022 Sportage Gt-Line Isg Mhev S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	582	5.7%
30-60k	290	11.0%

What to check before buying a 2022 Sportage Gt-Line Isg Mhev S-A

Before buying a 2022 Kia Sportage Gt-Line Isg Mhev S-A, 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 (3.7% 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 (1.9% 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 Gt-Line Isg Mhev S-As pass their MOT?

92.5% of the 892 2022 Kia Sportage Gt-Line Isg Mhev S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.5% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Kia Sportage Gt-Line Isg Mhev S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by visibility (3.7%).

Does the 2022 Sportage Gt-Line Isg Mhev S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.7% in the 0-30k band to 11.0% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 892 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.