Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 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 2017 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 2017 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 2017 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg reliable?

Based on MOT data from 579 vehicles, the 2017 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg has a first-time MOT pass rate of 97.3%, 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 2017 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 (2017)

579 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97.3% first-time pass rate

2017 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg

CarHunch analysed 579 real MOT records for the 2017 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 2017 Kia Sportage diesel falls slightly short of the UK average MOT pass rate at 76.6% versus 80%, suggesting it's marginally less reliable than typical cars its age, though not by a worrying margin. The good news is that zero vehicles in this cohort ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety-critical failures aren't a pattern here.

At just under 64,000 miles median, these Sportages show lower-than-typical mileage for a seven-year-old, which explains why the average failure count is minimal at 0.1 per vehicle—these are relatively lightly used examples. When failures do occur, they're minor enough that advisories barely register, so your main concern on purchase should be a thorough pre-buy inspection focusing on the common wear items that might push a borderline MOT test into a fail.

The 2017 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (97.3% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

97.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.1

Over 3.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

64k

Middle half: 54k–79k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 97.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 579 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 579 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%)	573	97.4%	0.1

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 2017 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.

63,916

typical

53,559

low mileage

79,137

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg vehicles fall between 53,559 and 79,137 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 53,559 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.

✓ 53,559–79,137 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isgs sit.

⚠ Over 106,834 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg — Still on the Road

Most 2017 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isgs are still being driven.

Strong survival — 307 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 83% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.1

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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