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

Across 3,719 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Kia Sportage Gt-Line S Isg Hev A, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 93.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.2% in the 60-90k group versus 5.8% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

3,719

MOT tests analysed

6.3%

Fail rate

better than

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 S Isg Hev A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Visibility	3.5%	129
2	Tyres	3.4%	125
3	Lighting & signalling	1.2%	44
4	Brakes	0.9%	33
5	Emissions & environmental	0.3%	12
6	Other defects	0.2%	7

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 S Isg Hev A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	132
2	Headlamp aim	40
3	Tread depth	34
4	Electronic parking brake	25
5	Rbt (sp)	25
6	Washers	15

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 S Isg Hev A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	14.5%	540
2	Other defects	5.5%	203
3	Visibility	2.5%	93
4	Brakes	0.8%	28
5	Suspension	0.7%	26
6	Emissions & environmental	0.2%	6

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 S Isg Hev A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	2,739	5.8%
30-60k	946	7.7%
60-90k	33	15.2%

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 S Isg Hev A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	97	3.1%
2025	3,618	6.4%

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

Before buying a 2022 Kia Sportage Gt-Line S Isg Hev A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 3.5% of tests for this year.

Visibility (3.5% 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.
Tyres (3.4% 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.
Lighting & signalling (1.2% 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 S Isg Hev As pass their MOT?

93.7% of the 3,719 2022 Kia Sportage Gt-Line S Isg Hev A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.3% fail rate.

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

Visibility, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by tyres (3.4%).

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

Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.8% in the 0-30k band to 15.2% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 3,719 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.