Kia Sportage 3 PHEV 4X4 Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kia Sportage 3 PHEV 4X4 Auto reliable? We analysed 931 real MOT tests across 554 vehicles to find out.
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The Kia Sportage 3 PHEV 4X4 Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Sportage 3 PHEV 4X4 Auto.
Kia Sportage 3 PHEV 4X4 Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kia Sportage 3 PHEV 4X4 Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kia Sportage 3 PHEV 4X4 Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kia Sportage 3 PHEV 4X4 Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kia Sportage 3 PHEV 4X4 Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Kia Sportage 3 PHEV 4X4 Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Kia Sportage 3 PHEV 4X4 Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kia Sportage 3 PHEV 4X4 Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kia Sportage 3 PHEV 4X4 Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kia Sportage 3 PHEV 4X4 Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 110 | 93.6% | 30,883 | 42,640 | 59,574 |
| 2023 | 592 | 88.5% | 27,347 | 40,727 | 56,977 |
| 2022 | 202 | 89.1% | 24,852 | 35,628 | 52,238 |
How Long Does a Kia Sportage 3 PHEV 4X4 Auto Last?
Based on 554 Kia Sportage 3 PHEV 4X4 Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Kia Sportage 3 PHEV 4X4 Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kia Sportage 3 PHEV 4X4 Auto 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 3 PHEV 4X4 Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.6% MOT pass rate from 110 tests
88.5% MOT pass rate from 592 tests
The best year to buy a used Kia Sportage 3 PHEV 4X4 Auto is 2024, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.6% across 110 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.5% — 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 3 PHEV 4X4 Auto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sportage 3 PHEV 4X4 Auto THIS CAR | 89.2% | 931 | 40,091 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 |
| White Knuckle 125 Sport | 63.9% | 699 | 7,072 mi | 15 yrs |
Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Sportage 3 PHEV 4X4 Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Kia Sportage 3 PHEV 4X4 Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.2% across 931 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 3 PHEV 4X4 Auto 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 3 PHEV 4X4 Auto owner drives around 29,478 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.