Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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 2022 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg reliable?

Based on MOT data from 469 vehicles, the 2022 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.5%, 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 2022 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 (2022)

469 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg

CarHunch analysed 469 real MOT records for the 2022 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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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 469 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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The 2022 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.12

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

31k

Middle half: 22k–41k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 469 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 469 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.9% 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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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 2022 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.

30,903

typical

22,113

low mileage

40,923

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isg vehicles fall between 22,113 and 40,923 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 22,113 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.

✓ 22,113–40,923 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Kia Sportage 2 CRDI Isgs sit.

⚠ Over 55,246 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.12

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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