2023 Kia Sportage Gt-Line S Isg Hev A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 337 MOT tests analysed for the 2023 Kia Sportage Gt-Line S Isg Hev A, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 94.4% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (93.9%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 3.6% | 12 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.0% | 10 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 6 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.9% | 3 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 14 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 6 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 2 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 2 |
| 5 | Parking brake performance | 2 |
| 6 | Tank | 1 |
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 | 11.3% | 38 |
| 2 | Other defects | 3.6% | 12 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.5% | 5 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.6% | 2 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 1 |
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 | 269 | 5.6% |
| 30-60k | 65 | 6.2% |
What to check before buying a 2023 Sportage Gt-Line S Isg Hev A
Before buying a 2023 Kia Sportage Gt-Line S Isg Hev A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 3.6% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (3.6% 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 (3.0% 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 (1.8% 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 2023 Kia Sportage Gt-Line S Isg Hev As pass their MOT?
94.4% of the 337 2023 Kia Sportage Gt-Line S Isg Hev A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Kia Sportage Gt-Line S Isg Hev A?
Visibility, recorded in 3.6% of tests, followed by tyres (3.0%).
Does the 2023 Sportage Gt-Line S Isg Hev A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.6% in the 0-30k band to 6.2% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 337 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.