Kia Sportage (2007)
2007 Kia Sportage
CarHunch analysed 3,698 real MOT records for the 2007 Kia Sportage. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Kia Sportage's 73.9% first-time pass rate trails the UK average of 80%, signalling below-average reliability, and nearly half of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant buyer concern. Petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically (73.5% vs 74.1%), so fuel choice won't improve your odds.
These Sportages show typical mileage for their age at around 78,890 miles median, but they're prone to trouble: the average car racks up 4.6 failures and nearly 25 advisories per test, suggesting wear is both frequent and varied. If you're considering this generation, budget for repairs and get a detailed pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers brake and steering systems, where dangerous defects cluster.
What to check before buying a 2007 Kia Sportage
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.
- ⚠️ 48.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (68%) | 2,531 | 74.1% | 4.45 |
| Petrol (31%) | 1,161 | 73.5% | 4.85 |
| LPG (0%) | 5 | 67.3% | 5.6 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 76.2% | 5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Kia Sportage 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 2007 Kia Sportage vehicles fall between 64,329 and 93,851 miles.
2007 Kia Sportage — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 859 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (25% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Kia Sportage
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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50%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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49.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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46.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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45.5%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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43.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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42.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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41.1%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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39.5%
Oil leak, but not excessive
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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