Kia Sportage 1 Isg CRDI (2015)
2015 Kia Sportage 1 Isg CRDI
CarHunch analysed 130 real MOT records for the 2015 Kia Sportage 1 Isg CRDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 KIA Sportage 1 ISG CRDI passes its MOT on first attempt just 59.1% of the time, significantly below the UK average of 80%—this is a real reliability concern for a nearly ten-year-old diesel model. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually absent (0%), so when failures do occur, they're typically non-safety issues that can be fixed affordably.
At 70,365 miles median mileage, these vehicles have covered a reasonable distance for their age, and the low advisory count (0.0 per vehicle) suggests major systems are holding up if they pass. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the diesel engine and gearbox, since nearly 4 in 10 fail their MOT—that's where the hidden costs will be.
What to check before buying a 2015 Kia Sportage 1 Isg CRDI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 129 | 58.8% | 0.47 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Kia Sportage 1 Isg CRDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2015 Kia Sportage 1 Isg CRDI vehicles fall between 60,457 and 85,510 miles.
2015 Kia Sportage 1 Isg CRDI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 75 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
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