Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MHEV S A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MHEV S A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MHEV S A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MHEV S A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,546 vehicles, the 2021 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MHEV S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MHEV S A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MHEV S A (2021)

1,546 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.6% first-time pass rate

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. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

The 2021 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MHEV S A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (90.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

7.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.31

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

32k

Middle half: 24k–41k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,546 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 1,546 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (97%)	1,496	90.7%	0.3

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,919 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MHEV S A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 33.1%

966

Black 19.6%

573

White 18.2%

532

Red 15.3%

447

Silver 10.2%

297

Brown 3.6%

104

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MHEV S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

31,648

typical

23,657

low mileage

41,055

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MHEV S A vehicles fall between 23,657 and 41,055 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 23,657 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 23,657–41,055 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MHEV S As sit.

⚠ Over 55,424 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2021 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MHEV S A — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MHEV S As are 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

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.31

Avg failures per vehicle

1.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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