Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Kia Sportage Gtln S Isg Mhev4x4 SA?

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 Gtln S Isg Mhev4x4 SA?

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 Gtln S Isg Mhev4x4 SA?

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 Gtln S Isg Mhev4x4 SA reliable?

Based on MOT data from 722 vehicles, the 2022 Kia Sportage Gtln S Isg Mhev4x4 SA has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.6%, 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 Gtln S Isg Mhev4x4 SA?

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 Isg Mhev4x4 SA (2022)

722 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.6% first-time pass rate

2022 Kia Sportage Gtln S Isg Mhev4x4 SA

CarHunch analysed 722 real MOT records for the 2022 Kia Sportage Gtln S Isg Mhev4x4 SA. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2022 Kia Sportage is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 93.2% first-time MOT pass rate against the national baseline of 80%—a genuinely strong result that reflects well on build quality. Dangerous defects are rare at just 1.5%, so structural and safety concerns are not a buyer concern here.

At 21,552 miles median, these vehicles are running low mileage for their age, which partly explains the excellent pass rates, but the real story is in the failures themselves: just 0.09 per vehicle on average means most pass without issue. If you're considering this model, check the full service history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the hybrid system's battery health rather than mechanical wear, since mechanical failures are uncommon.

The 2022 Kia Sportage Gtln S Isg Mhev4x4 SA passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

22k

Middle half: 15k–29k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 722 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 722 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.5% 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) (99%)	712	95.6%	0.09

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,638 Kia Sportage Gtln S Isg Mhev4x4 SA vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 24.9%

408

Grey 22%

361

White 19.7%

322

Blue 16.7%

273

Red 8%

131

Orange 5.4%

Black 2.6%

Yellow 0.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Kia Sportage Gtln S Isg Mhev4x4 SA 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.

21,552

typical

15,230

low mileage

28,564

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Kia Sportage Gtln S Isg Mhev4x4 SA vehicles fall between 15,230 and 28,564 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 15,230 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.

✓ 15,230–28,564 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Kia Sportage Gtln S Isg Mhev4x4 SAs sit.

⚠ Over 38,561 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

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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