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Kia Sportage Jbl Black ED Isg Sa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kia Sportage Jbl Black ED Isg Sa reliable? We analysed 770 real MOT tests across 247 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 770 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.7%
Typical Mileage
28,668mi
Annual Mileage
7,236mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kia Sportage Jbl Black ED Isg 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 Jbl Black ED Isg Sa.

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Kia Sportage Jbl Black ED Isg Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

84.6%
2021

Kia Sportage Jbl Black ED Isg Sa Common Faults & Problems

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value 18
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6

Kia Sportage Jbl Black ED Isg Sa Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
5,144 mi/yr
Typical
7,236 mi/yr
Average
7,765 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,579 mi/yr

Kia Sportage Jbl Black ED Isg Sa MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 715 84.6% 20,930 27,992 36,907

How Long Does a Kia Sportage Jbl Black ED Isg Sa Last?

Based on 247 Kia Sportage Jbl Black ED Isg Sa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.8 years
Median
4.0 years

Kia Sportage Jbl Black ED Isg Sa Mileage Distribution

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

Median
28,668 mi
75th Percentile
37,296 mi
95th Percentile
53,250 mi
Max Recorded
87,847 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Kia Sportage Jbl Black ED Isg Sa

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

Best year
2021

84.6% MOT pass rate from 715 tests

The best year to buy a used Kia Sportage Jbl Black ED Isg Sa is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.6% across 715 tests.

How Does the Kia Sportage Jbl Black ED Isg 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 Jbl Black ED Isg Sa THIS CAR 84.7% 770 28,668 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
Skoda Superb SE L TDI 4X4 S-a 91.3% 286 41,201 mi — yrs

Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Sportage Jbl Black ED Isg Sa outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Kia Sportage Jbl Black ED Isg Sa?

The Kia Sportage Jbl Black ED Isg Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.7% across 770 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 parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Kia Sportage Jbl Black ED Isg 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 Jbl Black ED Isg Sa owner drives around 7,236 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 Jbl Black ED Isg Sa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Sportage Jbl Black ED Isg Sa reliable?
Based on 770 MOT tests, the Kia Sportage Jbl Black ED Isg Sa has a 84.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kia Sportage Jbl Black ED Isg Sa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kia Sportage Jbl Black ED Isg Sa do per year?
The typical Kia Sportage Jbl Black ED Isg Sa does around 7,236 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kia Sportage Jbl Black ED Isg Sa last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kia Sportage Jbl Black ED Isg 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 Jbl Black ED Isg Sa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Kia Sportage Jbl Black ED Isg Sa is 2021 with a 84.6% pass rate across 715 tests.