Kia Sportage: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 4.5% of Kia Sportage MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2005, 2007 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 10,388 | 17.5% |
| 2006 | 10,128 | 15.3% |
| 2007 | 11,157 | 16.0% |
| 2008 | 11,444 | 14.5% |
| 2009 | 17,074 | 14.8% |
| 2010 | 28,412 | 11.3% |
| 2011 | 50,311 | 7.1% |
| 2012 | 83,318 | 6.9% |
| 2013 | 115,591 | 6.3% |
Methodology & source. 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.