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Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa reliable? We analysed 1,614 real MOT tests across 657 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,614 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.5%
Typical Mileage
30,505mi
Annual Mileage
8,064mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa.

Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

91.6%
2022
87.1%
2020
87%
2019

Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value 10
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4

Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,051 mi/yr
Typical
8,064 mi/yr
Average
9,370 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,093 mi/yr

Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 488 91.6% 19,863 28,702 36,717
2020 776 87.1% 22,346 31,254 44,139
2019 285 87.0% 24,571 34,425 46,515

How Long Does a Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa Last?

Based on 657 Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.4 years
Median
3.0 years

Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
30,505 mi
75th Percentile
42,880 mi
95th Percentile
68,317 mi
Max Recorded
141,333 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa

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

Best year
2022

91.6% MOT pass rate from 488 tests

Year to avoid
2019

87.0% MOT pass rate from 285 tests

The best year to buy a used Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.6% across 488 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.0% — 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 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa THIS CAR 88.5% 1,614 30,505 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
Ford C-max Titanium TDCI Auto 93% 659 61,911 mi — yrs

Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa?

The Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.5% across 1,614 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 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa 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 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa owner drives around 8,064 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 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa reliable?
Based on 1,614 MOT tests, the Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa has a 88.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa do per year?
The typical Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa does around 8,064 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa?
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 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Kia Sportage 4 CRDI Isg MHEV4X4 Sa is 2022 with a 91.6% pass rate across 488 tests.