2021 Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev4X4 Sa — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,152 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev4X4 Sa, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 90.5% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 13.6% in the 60-90k group versus 7.9% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.7% | 43 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.3% | 38 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.0% | 35 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 21 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 14 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.9% | 11 |
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 | 49 |
| 2 | Wipers | 43 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 25 |
| 4 | Electronic parking brake | 20 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 12 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 11 |
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 | 17.4% | 201 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.8% | 90 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.1% | 82 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.3% | 61 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.6% | 30 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.7% | 20 |
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 | 530 | 7.9% |
| 30-60k | 537 | 10.6% |
| 60-90k | 66 | 13.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 1,110 | 9.5% |
| Diesel | 42 | 11.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 560 | 8.8% |
| 2025 | 575 | 10.4% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev4X4 Sa
Before buying a 2021 Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev4X4 Sa, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.7% 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 (3.3% 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.
- Brakes (3.0% 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 2021 Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev4X4 Sas pass their MOT?
90.5% of the 1,152 2021 Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev4X4 Sa MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Kia Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev4X4 Sa?
Tyres, recorded in 3.7% of tests, followed by visibility (3.3%).
Does the 2021 Sportage Gt-Ln Crdi Mhev4X4 Sa get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.9% in the 0-30k band to 13.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,152 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.