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Kia Sportage 3 Sat Nav CRDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kia Sportage 3 Sat Nav CRDI reliable? We analysed 906 real MOT tests across 125 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 906 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
81.1%
Typical Mileage
102,043mi
Annual Mileage
8,851mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kia Sportage 3 Sat Nav 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 3 Sat Nav CRDI.

Kia Sportage 3 Sat Nav CRDI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Kia Sportage 3 Sat Nav CRDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Kia Sportage 3 Sat Nav CRDI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Kia Sportage 3 Sat Nav CRDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,380 mi/yr
Typical
8,851 mi/yr
Average
9,420 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,732 mi/yr

Kia Sportage 3 Sat Nav CRDI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Kia Sportage 3 Sat Nav CRDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
102,043 mi
75th Percentile
127,894 mi
95th Percentile
160,518 mi
Max Recorded
1,387,332 mi

How Does the Kia Sportage 3 Sat Nav 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 3 Sat Nav CRDI THIS CAR 81.1% 906 102,043 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
Mazda MX-3 V6 60.6% 913 99,410 mi 32 yrs

Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Sportage 3 Sat Nav CRDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Kia Sportage 3 Sat Nav CRDI?

The Kia Sportage 3 Sat Nav CRDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.1% across 906 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Kia Sportage 3 Sat Nav CRDI owner drives around 8,851 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 3 Sat Nav CRDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Sportage 3 Sat Nav CRDI reliable?
Based on 906 MOT tests, the Kia Sportage 3 Sat Nav CRDI has a 81.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kia Sportage 3 Sat Nav CRDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kia Sportage 3 Sat Nav CRDI do per year?
The typical Kia Sportage 3 Sat Nav CRDI does around 8,851 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kia Sportage 3 Sat Nav CRDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kia Sportage 3 Sat Nav 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.