Kia Sportage (2019)
2019 Kia Sportage
CarHunch analysed 31,612 real MOT records for the 2019 Kia Sportage. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Kia Sportage passes its MOT first time at 88.5%, well above the UK average of 80%, which is a genuinely strong result—but nearly a quarter of these vehicles (23%) have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, which is a red flag for prospective buyers and worth investigating on any used example. Petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically (88.6% vs 88.1% pass rate), so fuel choice won't sway reliability.
At a median mileage of just over 30,000 miles for a five-year-old car, these Sportages are running relatively light, and the average of 0.64 failures per vehicle suggests most get through without major issues when they do fail. The 4.5 advisories per vehicle indicate normal wear and tear rather than systemic problems, so if you're considering one, a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, braking, and electrical systems—where the dangerous defects likely cluster—is essential.
What to check before buying a 2019 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.
- ⚠️ 23% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (68%) | 21,372 | 88.6% | 0.64 |
| Diesel (31%) | 9,814 | 88.1% | 0.66 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1%) | 421 | 89.5% | 0.55 |
| Electric Diesel (0%) | 4 | 84.3% | 1 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 80% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 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 2019 Kia Sportage vehicles fall between 23,443 and 39,024 miles.
2019 Kia Sportage — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 30,440 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 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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28.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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28.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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20.4%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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13.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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12.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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12%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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11.6%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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10.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.
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