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Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg reliable? We analysed 4,311 real MOT tests across 1,696 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 4,311 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.4%
Typical Mileage
58,560mi
Annual Mileage
9,616mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kia Sportage 2 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 2 CRDI Isg.

Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

88.5%
2022

Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value 4
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3

Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Kia Sportage 2 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
6,890 mi/yr
Typical
9,616 mi/yr
Average
10,273 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,044 mi/yr

Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 582 88.5% 23,560 31,106 41,463

How Long Does a Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg Last?

Based on 1,696 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.4 years
Median
2.0 years

Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
58,560 mi
75th Percentile
78,450 mi
95th Percentile
112,385 mi
Max Recorded
798,386 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

88.5% MOT pass rate from 582 tests

The best year to buy a used Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.5% across 582 tests.

How Does the Kia Sportage 2 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 2 CRDI Isg THIS CAR 94.4% 4,311 58,560 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
Kawasaki ZL600 84.7% 2,582 18,464 mi 40 yrs

Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg?

The Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.4% across 4,311 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg owner drives around 9,616 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 2 CRDI Isg — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg reliable?
Based on 4,311 MOT tests, the Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg has a 94.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg do per year?
The typical Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg does around 9,616 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kia Sportage 2 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.
What is the best year to buy a Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg is 2022 with a 88.5% pass rate across 582 tests.