Kia Sportage 2 Isg (2016)
2016 Kia Sportage 2 Isg
CarHunch analysed 116 real MOT records for the 2016 Kia Sportage 2 Isg. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2016 Kia Sportage 2 ISG has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.1%, which is 6.9 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests slightly higher than average wear or maintenance issues. The good news is that none of the 116 vehicles analysed ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety concerns aren't the problem here.
With a median mileage of just over 52,600 miles for an eight-year-old car, these Sportages are running relatively low miles, yet still struggling to pass first time. The 0.21 average failures per vehicle indicates minor but recurring issues rather than catastrophic problems—typically suspension, exhaust, or lighting components—so budget for a pre-purchase inspection and factor in modest annual repair costs before committing.
What to check before buying a 2016 Kia Sportage 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (75%) | 87 | 95.5% | 0.25 |
| Petrol (24%) | 28 | 3.6% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 66.7% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Kia Sportage 2 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 2016 Kia Sportage 2 Isg vehicles fall between 43,113 and 61,473 miles.
2016 Kia Sportage 2 Isg — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 81 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.
MOT History Averages
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