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

Based on MOT data from 2,659 vehicles, the 2022 Kia Sportage GT Line Isg has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.8%, 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 GT Line 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 GT Line Isg (2022)

2,659 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.8% first-time pass rate

2022 Kia Sportage GT Line Isg

CarHunch analysed 2,659 real MOT records for the 2022 Kia Sportage GT Line 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 GT-Line ISG is a genuinely reliable performer, with a 90.9% first-time pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80% and suggests consistent build quality across this cohort. Dangerous defects are rare at just 2.6%, so safety concerns are minimal for buyers.

At 26,317 miles average (24,064 median), these cars show typical mileage for their age and have averaged only 0.12 failures and 0.5 advisories per vehicle—both well below what you'd expect of a three-year-old. If you're considering one, focus your inspection on routine maintenance records rather than structural or mechanical worries.

The 2022 Kia Sportage GT Line Isg passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.8% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93.8%

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

24k

Middle half: 18k–31k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 2,659 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 2,659 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	2,657	93.8%	0.12

Colour Breakdown

Based on 8,738 Kia Sportage GT Line Isg vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 23.7%

2,073

Grey 18.6%

1,623

Silver 16.5%

1,443

White 14.7%

1,283

Red 12.1%

1,054

Black 10.4%

913

Orange 2.9%

257

Yellow 1.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Kia Sportage GT Line 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.

24,064

typical

18,363

low mileage

31,388

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Kia Sportage GT Line Isg vehicles fall between 18,363 and 31,388 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,363 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.

✓ 18,363–31,388 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Kia Sportage GT Line Isgs sit.

⚠ Over 42,373 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

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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