Kia Sportage 3 CRDI Isg MHEV (2020)
2020 Kia Sportage 3 CRDI Isg MHEV
CarHunch analysed 254 real MOT records for the 2020 Kia Sportage 3 CRDI Isg MHEV. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 Kia Sportage 3 CRDi ISG MHEV is a reliably robust proposition, with an 88.5% first-time MOT pass rate that sits comfortably 8.5 points above the UK average, and only 14.2% of vehicles ever developing a dangerous defect—well below the threshold for serious concern. The hybrid-electric powertrain shows consistent performance across the sample.
At 34,339 miles median age, these vehicles are running relatively light for four-year-old cars, which explains the low average of 0.46 failures per vehicle. The 3.7 advisories per car suggest minor wear-and-tear rather than structural problems, so when you're shopping for one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brakes and suspension items rather than expecting major mechanical surprises.
What to check before buying a 2020 Kia Sportage 3 CRDI Isg MHEV
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (95%) | 242 | 88.7% | 0.45 |
| Diesel (4%) | 10 | 88.5% | 0.5 |
| Electric Diesel (1%) | 2 | 67.5% | 1.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Kia Sportage 3 CRDI Isg MHEV 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 2020 Kia Sportage 3 CRDI Isg MHEV vehicles fall between 26,758 and 45,823 miles.
2020 Kia Sportage 3 CRDI Isg MHEV — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 242 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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