2020 Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev Sa — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,717 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev Sa, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 87.0% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.3% | 91 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.6% | 79 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.3% | 57 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 40 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.8% | 31 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.3% | 23 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 87 |
| 2 | Wipers | 67 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 43 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 41 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 28 |
| 6 | Electronic parking brake | 26 |
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 | 22.7% | 389 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.8% | 168 |
| 3 | Other defects | 9.5% | 163 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.1% | 104 |
| 5 | Steering | 5.5% | 94 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.3% | 56 |
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 | 712 | 11.0% |
| 30-60k | 867 | 14.4% |
| 60-90k | 115 | 14.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| HYBRID ELECTRIC (CLEAN) | 1,115 | 13.4% |
| Hybrid | 602 | 12.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 578 | 12.6% |
| 2024 | 552 | 12.3% |
| 2025 | 563 | 14.4% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev Sa
Before buying a 2020 Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev Sa, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.3% 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.
- Visibility (4.6% 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.
- Brakes (3.3% 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 2020 Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev Sas pass their MOT?
87.0% of the 1,717 2020 Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev Sa MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev Sa?
Tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by visibility (4.6%).
Does the 2020 Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev Sa get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.0% in the 0-30k band to 14.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,717 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.