Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Kia Sportage Gtln S CRDI Mhev4x4sa?

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 2021 Kia Sportage Gtln S CRDI Mhev4x4sa?

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 2021 Kia Sportage Gtln S CRDI Mhev4x4sa?

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 2021 Kia Sportage Gtln S CRDI Mhev4x4sa reliable?

Based on MOT data from 668 vehicles, the 2021 Kia Sportage Gtln S CRDI Mhev4x4sa has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.8%, 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 2021 Kia Sportage Gtln S CRDI Mhev4x4sa?

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 Gtln S CRDI Mhev4x4sa (2021)

668 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.8% first-time pass rate

2021 Kia Sportage Gtln S CRDI Mhev4x4sa

CarHunch analysed 668 real MOT records for the 2021 Kia Sportage Gtln S CRDI Mhev4x4sa. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Kia Sportage GTLN S CRDi hybrid diesel is a strong performer with an 89.5% first-time pass rate—9.5 percentage points above the UK average—suggesting these vehicles are genuinely reliable. Only 9.6% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and means safety issues aren't a widespread concern for this model.

At just over 28,000 miles median age, these cars are running relatively light for their age, which partly explains the good pass rates but also means you're seeing them before wear really accumulates. The low failure count (0.29 per vehicle) combined with modest advisory items (1.5 per vehicle) tells you that when problems do occur, they're typically minor—so budget for routine maintenance rather than structural repairs, and always check the full MOT history to spot any pattern of recurring advisories.

The 2021 Kia Sportage Gtln S CRDI Mhev4x4sa passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (90.8% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

9.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.29

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

28k

Middle half: 21k–37k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 668 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 668 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 9.6% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (99%)	663	90.9%	0.29

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,184 Kia Sportage Gtln S CRDI Mhev4x4sa vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 18.3%

217

Black 16.4%

194

White 16.3%

193

Blue 15.8%

187

Red 15.7%

186

Silver 15.5%

184

Brown 1.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Kia Sportage Gtln S CRDI Mhev4x4sa 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.

28,042

typical

20,917

low mileage

36,796

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Kia Sportage Gtln S CRDI Mhev4x4sa vehicles fall between 20,917 and 36,796 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 20,917 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.

✓ 20,917–36,796 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Kia Sportage Gtln S CRDI Mhev4x4sas sit.

⚠ Over 49,674 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2021 Kia Sportage Gtln S CRDI Mhev4x4sa — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Kia Sportage Gtln S CRDI Mhev4x4sas are still on the road.

Strong survival — 645 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

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.29

Avg failures per vehicle

1.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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