Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Kia Sportage 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 Isg HEV Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 907 vehicles, the 2022 Kia Sportage 4 Isg HEV Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.8%, 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 4 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 4 Isg HEV Auto (2022)

907 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.8% first-time pass rate

2022 Kia Sportage 4 Isg HEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 907 real MOT records for the 2022 Kia Sportage 4 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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This 2022 Kia Sportage hybrid is significantly more reliable than average, with a 94.7% first-time MOT pass rate well above the UK's 80% baseline. Dangerous defects are virtually non-existent at just 0.9% of vehicles, making safety concerns rare for this model.

At 23,149 miles median mileage, these cars are genuinely low-mileage examples for their age, and the numbers bear that out: only 0.07 failures per vehicle and 0.3 advisories per vehicle suggest owners are experiencing minimal wear. If you're considering one, a full service history check is less critical here than usual, but do still verify the hybrid battery's warranty status and service records to protect your investment.

The 2022 Kia Sportage 4 Isg HEV Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96.8% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.07

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

23k

Middle half: 17k–30k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 907 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 907 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.9% 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 1,460 Kia Sportage 4 Isg HEV Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Green 27%

394

Grey 22.1%

322

Blue 18.3%

267

Black 15.5%

226

White 13.8%

202

Bronze 3%

Yellow 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Kia Sportage 4 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.

23,149

typical

17,281

low mileage

29,640

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Kia Sportage 4 Isg HEV Auto vehicles fall between 17,281 and 29,640 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,281 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.

✓ 17,281–29,640 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Kia Sportage 4 Isg HEV Autos sit.

⚠ Over 40,014 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

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.07

Avg failures per vehicle

0.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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