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

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 S Isg HEV A?

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 S Isg HEV A?

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 S Isg HEV A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 3,412 vehicles, the 2022 Kia Sportage GT Line S Isg HEV A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95%, 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 S Isg HEV A?

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 S Isg HEV A (2022)

3,412 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95% first-time pass rate

2022 Kia Sportage GT Line S Isg HEV A

CarHunch analysed 3,412 real MOT records for the 2022 Kia Sportage GT Line S Isg HEV A. 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 S ISG HEV is a genuinely reliable proposition: 92.8% of these vehicles pass their MOT first time, substantially ahead of the UK average of 80%, and only 2.3% have ever recorded a dangerous defect. This hybrid model shows the engineering confidence you'd want from a relatively new vehicle, with almost all examples running the clean hybrid powertrain.

At a median mileage of 23,198 miles for a 2022, these cars are running within expected parameters for their age, and the fact that owners are averaging just 0.1 failures and 0.4 advisories per vehicle suggests they're holding up without surprises. If you're considering one, check the service history carefully—these hybrids reward consistent maintenance—but you're looking at a cohort with genuinely low failure rates.

The 2022 Kia Sportage GT Line S Isg HEV A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.1

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

23k

Middle half: 17k–30k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 3,412 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 3,412 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.3% 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
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (100%)	3,410	95%	0.1

Colour Breakdown

Based on 9,677 Kia Sportage GT Line S Isg HEV A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 20.9%

2,020

Grey 19%

1,834

Green 16.9%

1,635

White 16.2%

1,571

Blue 13.2%

1,279

Red 9%

874

Black 3.9%

382

Yellow 0.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Kia Sportage GT Line S Isg HEV A 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.

23,198

typical

17,097

low mileage

30,090

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Kia Sportage GT Line S Isg HEV A vehicles fall between 17,097 and 30,090 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,097 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.

✓ 17,097–30,090 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Kia Sportage GT Line S Isg HEV As sit.

⚠ Over 40,621 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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