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

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Is the Kia Sportage Gt-line S PHEV 4X4 A reliable? We analysed 1,408 real MOT tests across 1,246 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,408 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.3%
Typical Mileage
27,470mi
Annual Mileage
7,673mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kia Sportage Gt-line S PHEV 4X4 A 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 PHEV 4X4 A.

Kia Sportage Gt-line S PHEV 4X4 A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Kia Sportage Gt-line S PHEV 4X4 A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

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

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

88.3%
2023
89.4%
2022

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 12
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value 7
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5

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

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

Low usage
4,491 mi/yr
Typical
7,673 mi/yr
Average
12,100 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,334 mi/yr

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 539 88.3% 20,128 28,371 45,744
2022 813 89.4% 19,357 26,722 38,375

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

Based on 1,246 Kia Sportage Gt-line S PHEV 4X4 A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.2 years
Median
2.0 years

Kia Sportage Gt-line S PHEV 4X4 A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
27,470 mi
75th Percentile
39,755 mi
95th Percentile
70,672 mi
Max Recorded
151,413 mi

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

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

Best year
2022

89.4% MOT pass rate from 813 tests

Year to avoid
2023

88.3% MOT pass rate from 539 tests

The best year to buy a used Kia Sportage Gt-line S PHEV 4X4 A is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.4% across 813 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.3% — 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 PHEV 4X4 A 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 PHEV 4X4 A THIS CAR 89.3% 1,408 27,470 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
Vauxhall Insignia Sri 128 Cdti 81.9% 1,351 101,376 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 PHEV 4X4 A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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

The Kia Sportage Gt-line S PHEV 4X4 A has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.3% across 1,408 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 S PHEV 4X4 A 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 PHEV 4X4 A owner drives around 7,673 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 PHEV 4X4 A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Sportage Gt-line S PHEV 4X4 A reliable?
Based on 1,408 MOT tests, the Kia Sportage Gt-line S PHEV 4X4 A has a 89.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kia Sportage Gt-line S PHEV 4X4 A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kia Sportage Gt-line S PHEV 4X4 A do per year?
The typical Kia Sportage Gt-line S PHEV 4X4 A does around 7,673 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kia Sportage Gt-line S PHEV 4X4 A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kia Sportage Gt-line S PHEV 4X4 A?
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 PHEV 4X4 A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Kia Sportage Gt-line S PHEV 4X4 A is 2022 with a 89.4% pass rate across 813 tests.