Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MHEV (2021)
2021 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MHEV
CarHunch analysed 2,878 real MOT records for the 2021 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MHEV. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 KIA Sportage 2 CRDI ISG MHEV is a genuinely reliable proposition, with an 89% first-time pass rate that sits well ahead of the UK average of 80%—and the hybrid electric variant maintains that performance consistently. Only 7% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests no systemic safety concerns.
At an average mileage of 35,140 for a three-year-old vehicle, these cars are running right at typical mileage expectations, and the low failure rate of 0.31 per vehicle confirms the engine and core systems are holding up well. The average of 1.8 advisories per test points to minor wear items rather than structural problems, so if you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension and brake components will give you real peace of mind.
What to check before buying a 2021 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MHEV
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%) | 2,784 | 89.1% | 0.3 |
| Diesel (3%) | 79 | 85.2% | 0.52 |
| Other (0%) | 6 | 100% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 4 | 100% | 0 |
| Electric (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
| Electric Diesel (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MHEV 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 vehicles fall between 25,264 and 42,388 miles.
2021 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg MHEV — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 2,758 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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