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

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Is the Kia Sportage 2 Isg CRDI reliable? We analysed 3,879 real MOT tests across 774 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,879 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.8%
Typical Mileage
78,412mi
Annual Mileage
8,835mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kia Sportage 2 Isg CRDI 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 CRDI.

Kia Sportage 2 Isg CRDI Number Plates

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

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

How many miles does a typical Kia Sportage 2 Isg CRDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,402 mi/yr
Typical
8,835 mi/yr
Average
9,558 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,951 mi/yr

Kia Sportage 2 Isg CRDI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
78,412 mi
75th Percentile
102,346 mi
95th Percentile
136,953 mi
Max Recorded
1,118,198 mi

How Does the Kia Sportage 2 Isg CRDI 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 CRDI THIS CAR 87.8% 3,879 78,412 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
Proton 1.5 Sl 71.2% 7,350 67,178 mi 32 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Kia Sportage 2 Isg CRDI?

The Kia Sportage 2 Isg CRDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.8% across 3,879 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Kia Sportage 2 Isg CRDI owner drives around 8,835 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 Isg CRDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Sportage 2 Isg CRDI reliable?
Based on 3,879 MOT tests, the Kia Sportage 2 Isg CRDI has a 87.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kia Sportage 2 Isg CRDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kia Sportage 2 Isg CRDI do per year?
The typical Kia Sportage 2 Isg CRDI does around 8,835 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kia Sportage 2 Isg CRDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kia Sportage 2 Isg CRDI?
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.