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Kia Sportage Gt-line S Isg Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kia Sportage Gt-line S Isg reliable? We analysed 1,388 real MOT tests across 465 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,388 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.0%
Typical Mileage
26,984mi
Annual Mileage
7,068mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kia Sportage Gt-line S Isg 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 S Isg.

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Kia Sportage Gt-line S Isg MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

89.1%
2021
86.7%
2020

Kia Sportage Gt-line S Isg Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9

Kia Sportage Gt-line S Isg Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
4,723 mi/yr
Typical
7,068 mi/yr
Average
7,521 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,519 mi/yr

Kia Sportage Gt-line S Isg MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kia Sportage Gt-line S Isg year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 837 89.1% 19,707 27,064 36,870
2020 513 86.7% 19,044 26,296 36,495

How Long Does a Kia Sportage Gt-line S Isg Last?

Based on 465 Kia Sportage Gt-line S Isg vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.8 years
Median
4.0 years

Kia Sportage Gt-line S Isg Mileage Distribution

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

Median
26,984 mi
75th Percentile
36,957 mi
95th Percentile
53,327 mi
Max Recorded
219,067 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Kia Sportage Gt-line S Isg

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

Best year
2021

89.1% MOT pass rate from 837 tests

Year to avoid
2020

86.7% MOT pass rate from 513 tests

The best year to buy a used Kia Sportage Gt-line S Isg is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.1% across 837 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.7% — 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 S Isg 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 S Isg THIS CAR 88.0% 1,388 26,984 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
BMW 218D M Sport 89.5% 1,850 41,935 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Kia Sportage Gt-line S Isg?

The Kia Sportage Gt-line S Isg has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.0% across 1,388 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 Gt-line S Isg 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 S Isg owner drives around 7,068 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 S Isg — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Sportage Gt-line S Isg reliable?
Based on 1,388 MOT tests, the Kia Sportage Gt-line S Isg has a 88.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kia Sportage Gt-line S Isg?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kia Sportage Gt-line S Isg do per year?
The typical Kia Sportage Gt-line S Isg does around 7,068 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kia Sportage Gt-line S Isg last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kia Sportage Gt-line S Isg?
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 S Isg?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Kia Sportage Gt-line S Isg is 2021 with a 89.1% pass rate across 837 tests.