Kia Sportage 2 Isg Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kia Sportage 2 Isg reliable? We analysed 9,035 real MOT tests across 5,575 vehicles to find out.
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The Kia Sportage 2 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 Isg.
Kia Sportage 2 Isg Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kia Sportage 2 Isg. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kia Sportage 2 Isg MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kia Sportage 2 Isg to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kia Sportage 2 Isg Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Kia Sportage 2 Isg models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Kia Sportage 2 Isg Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kia Sportage 2 Isg owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kia Sportage 2 Isg MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kia Sportage 2 Isg year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,371 | 85.8% | 17,532 | 24,626 | 34,392 |
| 2022 | 4,231 | 87.9% | 19,660 | 26,548 | 35,402 |
How Long Does a Kia Sportage 2 Isg Last?
Based on 5,575 Kia Sportage 2 Isg vehicles on UK roads.
Kia Sportage 2 Isg Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kia Sportage 2 Isg MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Kia Sportage 2 Isg
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.9% MOT pass rate from 4,231 tests
85.8% MOT pass rate from 1,371 tests
The best year to buy a used Kia Sportage 2 Isg is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.9% across 4,231 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Kia Sportage 2 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 Isg THIS CAR | 90.4% | 9,035 | 31,358 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 |
| Volkswagen Tiguan R-line Tech TDI 4MOTION | 90.2% | 2,913 | 36,816 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Sportage 2 Isg outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Kia Sportage 2 Isg has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.4% across 9,035 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 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 Isg owner drives around 7,242 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.