Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Kia Sportage 3 Isg HEV Auto?

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 3 Isg HEV Auto?

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 3 Isg HEV Auto?

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 3 Isg HEV Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 879 vehicles, the 2022 Kia Sportage 3 Isg HEV Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.2%, 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 3 Isg HEV Auto?

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 3 Isg HEV Auto (2022)

879 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.2% first-time pass rate

2022 Kia Sportage 3 Isg HEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 879 real MOT records for the 2022 Kia Sportage 3 Isg HEV Auto. 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 3 ISG HEV Auto is a genuinely reliable performer, with a 93.6% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare at just 2.1% of vehicles tested. This hybrid model has proven itself to be dependable early in its life, with fewer than 0.1 failures per vehicle on average.

At 24,500 miles median mileage, these vehicles are relatively low-mileage examples given their age, which partly explains the strong pass rates, though the hybrid system and engine bay haven't yet thrown up widespread issues. With less than half an advisory per vehicle on average, the Sportage 3 is presenting as a solid buy—but have any pre-purchase inspection focus on the hybrid battery condition and cooling system, which tend to be where costs accumulate on these vehicles.

The 2022 Kia Sportage 3 Isg HEV Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.1

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

24k

Middle half: 18k–31k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 879 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 879 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.1% 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 3,829 Kia Sportage 3 Isg HEV Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 31%

1,188

Green 26.2%

1,002

Black 17.3%

662

White 14.9%

572

Red 5.8%

223

Yellow 2.6%

Bronze 2.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Kia Sportage 3 Isg HEV Auto 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.

24,456

typical

18,175

low mileage

31,454

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Kia Sportage 3 Isg HEV Auto vehicles fall between 18,175 and 31,454 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,175 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.

✓ 18,175–31,454 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Kia Sportage 3 Isg HEV Autos sit.

⚠ Over 42,462 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

0.1

Avg failures per vehicle

0.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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