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

Based on MOT data from 2,855 vehicles, the 2022 Kia Sportage 3 Isg has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.1%, 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 3 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 3 Isg (2022)

2,855 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Kia Sportage 3 Isg

CarHunch analysed 2,855 real MOT records for the 2022 Kia Sportage 3 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 3 ISG is a notably reliable performer, with a 91.6% first-time pass rate that sits well above the 80% UK average, and only 2.6% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects—putting it safely in the mainstream for safety. Petrol and diesel variants aren't separated in this cohort, but the overall picture is reassuring for a buyer.

At just over 23,000 miles median mileage for a two-year-old car, these Sportages are running below typical wear, and the low failure count of 0.12 per vehicle reflects straightforward, trouble-free ownership so far. The 0.6 advisories per car suggest minor wear items are emerging (likely suspension or trim components), so budget for routine maintenance checks when you buy, but don't expect major repairs.

The 2022 Kia Sportage 3 Isg passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.1% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.12

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

23k

Middle half: 17k–31k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 2,855 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 2,855 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.6% 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 7,181 Kia Sportage 3 Isg vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 46.2%

3,317

Black 25.7%

1,843

White 17.6%

1,263

Red 4.1%

295

Blue 2.4%

169

Bronze 2.3%

166

Yellow 1.1%

Silver 0.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Kia Sportage 3 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.

23,015

typical

17,047

low mileage

30,826

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Kia Sportage 3 Isg vehicles fall between 17,047 and 30,826 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,047 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.

✓ 17,047–30,826 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Kia Sportage 3 Isgs sit.

⚠ Over 41,615 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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