MOT reliability
Kia Sportage sl
2 vehicles · 7 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kia Sportage sl vehicles and 7 completed MOT tests, the Kia Sportage sl has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 97,529 miles.
2
Vehicles
7
MOT tests
7,139
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kia Sportage sl problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kia Sportage sl MOT tests:
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Other62%
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Steering38%
Kia Sportage sl pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kia Sportage sl MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Sportage sl MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
Kia Sportage sl pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 98,194 |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 96,864 |
Kia Sportage sl reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kia Sportage sl vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kia Sportage sl MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2).
The typical Kia Sportage sl in our data has covered around
97,529 miles.
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