Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MHEV S A (2021)
2021 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MHEV S A
CarHunch analysed 1,546 real MOT records for the 2021 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MHEV S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2021 Kia Sportage is more reliable than the UK average, with an 86.7% first-time pass rate compared to the national 80%—a solid result for a three-year-old diesel hybrid. The 7.7% dangerous defect rate is reassuringly low, suggesting structural and safety issues are uncommon in this cohort.
At 31,600 miles median, these vehicles are running well below typical mileage for their age, which partly explains the strong MOT performance. With only 0.31 failures per vehicle and 1.4 advisories, most problems are minor when they do occur—but if you're buying one, get a full inspection of the hybrid system components, as servicing costs for this technology can be steeper than conventional diesels.
What to check before buying a 2021 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MHEV S A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (97%) | 1,496 | 86.7% | 0.3 |
| Diesel (3%) | 45 | 86.5% | 0.49 |
| Electric Diesel (0%) | 2 | 83.3% | 0.5 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MHEV S A 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 2021 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MHEV S A vehicles fall between 23,657 and 41,055 miles.
2021 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MHEV S A — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,441 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 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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