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Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI reliable? We analysed 1,685 real MOT tests across 280 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,685 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.6%
Typical Mileage
89,506mi
Annual Mileage
8,897mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI.

Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,512 mi/yr
Typical
8,897 mi/yr
Average
9,408 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,938 mi/yr

Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
89,506 mi
75th Percentile
118,832 mi
95th Percentile
162,557 mi
Max Recorded
958,522 mi

How Does the Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI THIS CAR 86.6% 1,685 89,506 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
Harley-davidson Flhcs Heritage Stc 114 1868 18 92.2% 564 9,008 mi — yrs

Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI?

The Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.6% across 1,685 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI owner drives around 8,897 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 KX-2 CRDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI reliable?
Based on 1,685 MOT tests, the Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI has a 86.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI do per year?
The typical Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI does around 8,897 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI?
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.