Kia Sportage GT Ln S CRDI MHEV SA (2020)
2020 Kia Sportage GT Ln S CRDI MHEV SA
CarHunch analysed 233 real MOT records for the 2020 Kia Sportage GT Ln S CRDI MHEV SA. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2020 Kia Sportage hybrid diesel is a solid performer, passing its MOT on the first attempt 86.6% of the time—6.6 percentage points above the UK average—which suggests good build quality and owner maintenance. The dangerous defect rate of 17.2% is worth noting but not alarming; it means roughly one in six vehicles will have flagged a serious issue at some point, though this doesn't necessarily mean they're unsafe to buy.
With a median mileage of just 33,291 miles for a four-year-old vehicle, these cars are running light and haven't yet started showing their true wear patterns. The low failure count (0.51 per vehicle) combined with a typical advisory list (3.2 per vehicle) tells you that when problems do emerge, they're usually minor—trim, lights, and wear items rather than structural issues. If you're considering one, ask for the full MOT history and get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the hybrid system and diesel particulate filter, as neither component appears to be causing widespread failure yet.
What to check before buying a 2020 Kia Sportage GT Ln S CRDI MHEV 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) (94%) | 220 | 86.5% | 0.5 |
| Diesel (5%) | 12 | 86.7% | 0.67 |
| Electric Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Kia Sportage GT Ln S CRDI MHEV 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 2020 Kia Sportage GT Ln S CRDI MHEV SA vehicles fall between 24,888 and 40,182 miles.
2020 Kia Sportage GT Ln S CRDI MHEV SA — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 221 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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