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Kia Sportage 1 CRDI Isg Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kia Sportage 1 CRDI Isg reliable? We analysed 2,918 real MOT tests across 927 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,918 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.3%
Typical Mileage
64,467mi
Annual Mileage
9,314mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kia Sportage 1 CRDI Isg is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Sportage 1 CRDI Isg.

Kia Sportage 1 CRDI Isg Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Kia Sportage 1 CRDI Isg. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Kia Sportage 1 CRDI Isg Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Kia Sportage 1 CRDI Isg owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,569 mi/yr
Typical
9,314 mi/yr
Average
10,028 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,743 mi/yr

Kia Sportage 1 CRDI Isg Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Kia Sportage 1 CRDI Isg MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
64,467 mi
75th Percentile
86,251 mi
95th Percentile
124,531 mi
Max Recorded
779,809 mi

How Does the Kia Sportage 1 CRDI Isg Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Kia Sportage 1 CRDI Isg THIS CAR 92.3% 2,918 64,467 mi — yrs
Kia Sportage 80.4% 2,634,551 53,679 mi 26 yrs
Kia Picanto 77.1% 2,626,043 39,084 mi 22 yrs
Kia Ceed 76.1% 1,665,385 60,630 mi 19 yrs
Morgan Unknown 91.1% 2,129 6,382 mi 14 yrs

Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Sportage 1 CRDI Isg outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Kia Sportage 1 CRDI Isg?

The Kia Sportage 1 CRDI Isg has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.3% across 2,918 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Kia Sportage 1 CRDI Isg owner drives around 9,314 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Kia Sportage 1 CRDI Isg — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Sportage 1 CRDI Isg reliable?
Based on 2,918 MOT tests, the Kia Sportage 1 CRDI Isg has a 92.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kia Sportage 1 CRDI Isg?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kia Sportage 1 CRDI Isg do per year?
The typical Kia Sportage 1 CRDI Isg does around 9,314 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kia Sportage 1 CRDI Isg last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kia Sportage 1 CRDI Isg?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.