Kia Sportage GT Ln CRDI Mhev4x4 SA (2021)
2021 Kia Sportage GT Ln CRDI Mhev4x4 SA
CarHunch analysed 537 real MOT records for the 2021 Kia Sportage GT Ln CRDI Mhev4x4 SA. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2021 Kia Sportage hybrid diesel is a strong performer, with a 90.6% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—a genuine reliability advantage for a three-year-old model. The 11.6% dangerous defect rate is comfortably below typical concern levels, so safety issues aren't a red flag here.
At a median mileage of 30,786 miles, these vehicles are running below the three-year average, which supports their clean MOT record and suggests owners have been gentle with them. The 0.26 average failures per vehicle is low, though the 1.5 advisories per car points to minor wear creeping in—typical stuff like wipers or trim—so budget for small maintenance items rather than major repairs if you're buying used.
What to check before buying a 2021 Kia Sportage GT Ln CRDI Mhev4x4 SA
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (96%) | 518 | 90.7% | 0.26 |
| Diesel (3%) | 17 | 88.7% | 0.35 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 2 | 75% | 0.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Kia Sportage GT Ln CRDI Mhev4x4 SA vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 Kia Sportage GT Ln CRDI Mhev4x4 SA vehicles fall between 22,593 and 41,821 miles.
MOT History Averages
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