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Kia Sportage Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kia Sportage Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto reliable? We analysed 1,804 real MOT tests across 1,573 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,804 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.1%
Typical Mileage
35,086mi
Annual Mileage
17,531mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kia Sportage Gt-line 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 Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto.

Kia Sportage Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto Number Plates

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Kia Sportage Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Kia Sportage Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

87.9%
2023
87.1%
2022

Kia Sportage Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Kia Sportage Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value 7

Kia Sportage Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Kia Sportage Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
9,058 mi/yr
Typical
17,531 mi/yr
Average
21,409 mi/yr
Heavy usage
31,718 mi/yr

Kia Sportage Gt-line 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 Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 895 87.9% 24,209 34,756 50,418
2022 781 87.1% 25,070 36,172 52,120

How Long Does a Kia Sportage Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto Last?

Based on 1,573 Kia Sportage Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.2 years
Median
2.0 years

Kia Sportage Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Kia Sportage Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
35,086 mi
75th Percentile
51,062 mi
95th Percentile
81,264 mi
Max Recorded
130,343 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Kia Sportage Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto

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

Best year
2023

87.9% MOT pass rate from 895 tests

Year to avoid
2022

87.1% MOT pass rate from 781 tests

The best year to buy a used Kia Sportage Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.9% across 895 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.1% — 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 Gt-line 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 Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto THIS CAR 88.1% 1,804 35,086 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
Hymer Exsis 89% 1,314 18,839 mi 12 yrs

Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Sportage Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Kia Sportage Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto?

The Kia Sportage Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.1% across 1,804 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 has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Kia Sportage Gt-line 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 Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto owner drives around 17,531 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 Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Sportage Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto reliable?
Based on 1,804 MOT tests, the Kia Sportage Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto has a 88.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kia Sportage Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kia Sportage Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto do per year?
The typical Kia Sportage Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto does around 17,531 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kia Sportage Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kia Sportage Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto?
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 Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Kia Sportage Gt-line PHEV 4X4 Auto is 2023 with a 87.9% pass rate across 895 tests.