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Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg reliable? We analysed 5,860 real MOT tests across 1,410 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 5,860 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.2%
Typical Mileage
28,946mi
Annual Mileage
7,077mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kia Sportage Platinum Edition 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 Platinum Edition Isg.

Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

86.9%
2021
88%
2020
88.6%
2019

Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24

Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
4,847 mi/yr
Typical
7,077 mi/yr
Average
7,772 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,838 mi/yr

Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 84 86.9% 19,525 26,012 34,346
2020 3,363 88.0% 20,240 28,342 38,731
2019 2,314 88.6% 19,573 29,380 41,430

How Long Does a Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg Last?

Based on 1,410 Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.9 years
Median
5.0 years

Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg Mileage Distribution

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

Median
28,946 mi
75th Percentile
40,133 mi
95th Percentile
59,320 mi
Max Recorded
461,465 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg

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

Best year
2019

88.6% MOT pass rate from 2,314 tests

Year to avoid
2021

86.9% MOT pass rate from 84 tests

The best year to buy a used Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.6% across 2,314 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.9% — 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 Platinum Edition 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 Platinum Edition Isg THIS CAR 88.2% 5,860 28,946 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 XL1200R 89.8% 3,980 9,492 mi 23 yrs

Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg?

The Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.2% across 5,860 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 Platinum Edition 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 Platinum Edition Isg owner drives around 7,077 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 Platinum Edition Isg — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg reliable?
Based on 5,860 MOT tests, the Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg has a 88.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg do per year?
The typical Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg does around 7,077 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kia Sportage Platinum Edition 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 Platinum Edition Isg?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Kia Sportage Platinum Edition Isg is 2019 with a 88.6% pass rate across 2,314 tests.