Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg?

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 2016 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg?

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 2016 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg?

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 2016 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg reliable?

Based on MOT data from 606 vehicles, the 2016 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.6%, 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 2016 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg?

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 (2016)

606 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.6% first-time pass rate

2016 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg

CarHunch analysed 606 real MOT records for the 2016 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2016 Kia Sportage diesel is below the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 70.5% against the national 80%—meaning roughly one in three come back with a fault on their first test. The good news is dangerous defects are extremely rare here, so safety isn't a concern.

At 73,600 miles average, these cars are reasonably used for their age, yet they're still racking up failures at a higher rate than typical, suggesting the diesel engine or ancillaries are prone to issues as they age. Before buying, get a full diagnostic check on the cooling system and fuel injection components, which commonly fail on this generation.

The 2016 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.17

Over 3.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

72k

Middle half: 59k–85k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 606 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 606 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% 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
Diesel (99%)	597	95.6%	0.17

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,375 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 28.1%

667

Silver 24.4%

579

Black 21.1%

500

Grey 11.6%

276

Blue 5.9%

140

Bronze 5.8%

138

Red 3.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg 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.

72,337

typical

59,289

low mileage

85,440

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg vehicles fall between 59,289 and 85,440 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 59,289 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.

✓ 59,289–85,440 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isgs sit.

⚠ Over 115,344 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isgs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 380 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 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

3.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.17

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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