What are the common problems with the 6-10 year old KIA Sportage?

The top failure areas for the 6-10-year-old KIA Sportage are: Brakes (4.6% risk), Tyres (3.4% risk), Lamps & Electrics (2.7% risk).

KIA Sportage MOT Failure Rate — 6-10 Years Old

Q: Is a 6-10 year old KIA Sportage reliable?

Based on 455,706 MOT tests, 6-10-year-old KIA Sportage has a 23.8% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

23.8%

MOT failure rate for 6-10-year-old KIA Sportage vehicles

Based on 455,706 MOT tests

4.2pp below the UK average (28%)

KIA Sportage in this age bracket has a 23.8% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: brakes and tyres.

Component Risk Breakdown (6-10 Years)

Which parts of a 6-10-year-old KIA Sportage are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Brakes 4.6%

Tyres 3.4%

Lamps & Electrics 2.7%

Suspension 2.1%

Visibility 2.1%

Steering 1.0%

Body & Chassis 0.3%

How Does This Compare?

KIA Sportage MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	13.1%	102,753	Visibility
3-5 years	14.8%	404,882	Tyres
6-10 years	23.8%	455,706	Brakes
11-15 years	40.0%	98,230	Suspension
15+ years	50.0%	13,456	Suspension

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 6-10 year old KIA Sportage reliable?

6-10-year-old KIA Sportage vehicles have a 23.8% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 6-10 year old KIA Sportage?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Brakes — 4.6% failure risk
Tyres — 3.4% failure risk
Lamps & Electrics — 2.7% failure risk

How can I prepare my KIA Sportage for its MOT?

For a 6-10-year-old KIA Sportage, focus on: (1) Brakes — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 6-10-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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