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

Across 2,873 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Kia Sportage Gt-Line Isg, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.5% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 16.3% in the 60-90k group versus 6.1% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

2,873

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
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Visibility	5.3%	152
2	Tyres	3.3%	95
3	Lighting & signalling	1.5%	42
4	Brakes	1.3%	37
5	Emissions & environmental	0.4%	11
6	Other defects	0.3%	8

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
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	155
2	Headlamp aim	51
3	Tread depth	33
4	Brake pads	24
5	Washers	24
6	Electronic parking brake	18

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
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	13.0%	374
2	Other defects	8.0%	230
3	Brakes	5.6%	160
4	Visibility	2.7%	78
5	Steering	0.4%	12
6	Emissions & environmental	0.4%	11

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
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	2,013	6.1%
30-60k	806	10.4%
60-90k	49	16.3%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2022 Sportage Gt-Line Isg
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	51	5.9%
2025	2,818	7.6%

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

Before buying a 2022 Kia Sportage Gt-Line Isg, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 5.3% of tests for this year.

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.
Tyres (3.3% 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.
Lighting & signalling (1.5% 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 Isgs pass their MOT?

92.5% of the 2,873 2022 Kia Sportage Gt-Line Isg 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?

Visibility, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by tyres (3.3%).

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

Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.1% in the 0-30k band to 16.3% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 2,873 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.