Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg (2018)
2018 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg
CarHunch analysed 351 real MOT records for the 2018 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 KIA Sportage 2 CRDi ISG has a first-time pass rate of 70.3%, which is noticeably below the UK average of 80%, signalling that reliability is a genuine concern for this model year. The good news is that no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, and the diesel engines show consistent performance with a 69.8% pass rate.
At 58,156 miles median mileage for a six-year-old vehicle, these cars are running within normal expectations, but the 0.07 average failures per MOT suggest recurring issues rather than one-off problems. If you're considering this model, get a pre-purchase inspection done and ask the seller for full service history—the below-average pass rate means maintenance gaps will hurt you more than with more robust alternatives.
What to check before buying a 2018 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 345 | 69.8% | 0.07 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 5 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg 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 2018 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg vehicles fall between 44,788 and 68,782 miles.
2018 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg — Still on the Road
123 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 62% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
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