Kia Sportage GT Ln S CRDI MHEV SA (2021)
2021 Kia Sportage GT Ln S CRDI MHEV SA
CarHunch analysed 630 real MOT records for the 2021 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 2021 Kia Sportage is a genuinely reliable performer, passing its MOT first time in 90.3% of cases—well ahead of the UK average of 80%—with only 9.7% of vehicles ever showing a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. The hybrid electric version dominates the cohort and maintains the same strong 90.4% pass rate, so the powertrain choice here makes no practical difference to durability.
At just under 30,000 miles median mileage for a three-year-old car, these Sportages are running light, and the average vehicle racks up only 0.27 failures per MOT cycle, suggesting owners aren't dealing with major repair hassles. Focus your pre-purchase inspection on the advisory items (averaging 1.7 per car)—typically wear items like brake pad thickness or suspension wear—and you'll have a solid, low-risk family SUV.
What to check before buying a 2021 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) (98%) | 615 | 90.4% | 0.26 |
| Diesel (2%) | 15 | 87.8% | 0.4 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 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 2021 Kia Sportage GT Ln S CRDI MHEV SA vehicles fall between 21,715 and 37,058 miles.
MOT History Averages
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