MOT reliability
Kia Sportage slx
49 vehicles · 67 completed MOT tests analysed
55%
MOT pass rate
Based on 49 Kia Sportage slx vehicles and 67 completed MOT tests, the Kia Sportage slx has an overall 55% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 98,863 miles.
49
Vehicles
67
MOT tests
7,497
Avg miles / year
3.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kia Sportage slx problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kia Sportage slx MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Seatbelts & equipment10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Steering3%
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Brakes2%
Kia Sportage slx pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 12 | 67% |
| 10 | 16 | 56% |
| 11 | 18 | 50% |
| 12 | 11 | 55% |
| 13 | 5 | 40% |
| 14 | 2 | 0% |
Fuel types: Petrol (49)
Most common Kia Sportage slx MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Sportage slx MOT tests:
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) (5 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (5 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (5 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (5 times)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) (4 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (4 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) (4 times)
- Oil leak (3 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (3 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (3 times)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (3 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (3 times)
- Emissions not tested (7.0) (3 times)
Kia Sportage slx pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 72,108 |
| 1997 | 3 | 11 | 73% | 96,966 |
| 1996 | 6 | 27 | 52% | 92,224 |
| 1995 | 6 | 25 | 48% | 110,910 |
Kia Sportage slx reliability FAQ
Across 49 Kia Sportage slx vehicles in our MOT data,
55% pass the MOT (a 45% failure rate), with about
3.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kia Sportage slx MOT issues are:
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3); Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3); Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c).
The typical Kia Sportage slx in our data has covered around
98,863 miles.
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