Kia Sportage Xe Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kia Sportage Xe reliable? We analysed 454 real MOT tests across 103 vehicles to find out.
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The Kia Sportage Xe is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, registration plate lamp not working and registration plate delaminated. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Sportage Xe.
Kia Sportage Xe Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kia Sportage Xe. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kia Sportage Xe Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Kia Sportage Xe fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Kia Sportage Xe Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kia Sportage Xe owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kia Sportage Xe Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kia Sportage Xe MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Kia Sportage Xe Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sportage Xe THIS CAR | 73.6% | 454 | 113,727 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 |
| Peugeot 5008 Active HDI | 85.5% | 793 | 90,675 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Sportage Xe trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Kia Sportage Xe has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.6% across 454 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Kia Sportage Xe are brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (2 recorded failures), registration plate lamp not working (1), and registration plate delaminated (1). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Kia Sportage Xe owner drives around 5,782 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.