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

Based on MOT data from 3,042 vehicles, the 2022 Kia Sportage 2 Isg has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.1%, 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 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 Isg (2022)

3,042 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Kia Sportage 2 Isg

CarHunch analysed 3,042 real MOT records for the 2022 Kia Sportage 2 Isg. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Kia Sportage 2 isg is a solid performer in the MOT arena, passing first time at 89.5% — comfortably above the UK average of 80% — and only 4.2% of vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. With an average of just 0.14 failures per vehicle and 0.7 advisories, this cohort shows minimal reliability concerns at MOT time.

These cars are averaging 26,705 miles at test, which is typical for a two-year-old, and the light failure rate suggests no systemic mechanical weak spots emerging yet. If you're considering one, check the service history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on wear items rather than structural problems — that's where your peace of mind will come from.

The 2022 Kia Sportage 2 Isg passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.1% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.14

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

25k

Middle half: 19k–33k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 3,042 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 3,042 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.2% 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
Petrol (100%)	3,028	93.1%	0.14

Colour Breakdown

Based on 10,641 Kia Sportage 2 Isg vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 44.7%

4,756

Black 21.2%

2,256

White 16.9%

1,794

Red 6.1%

647

Bronze 5.1%

547

Silver 2.9%

310

Yellow 2.5%

262

Blue 0.5%

Brown 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Kia Sportage 2 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.

24,711

typical

18,597

low mileage

32,777

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Kia Sportage 2 Isg vehicles fall between 18,597 and 32,777 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,597 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.

✓ 18,597–32,777 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Kia Sportage 2 Isgs sit.

⚠ Over 44,248 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

0.14

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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