Kia Sportage (2019)
2019 Kia Sportage
CarHunch analysed 31,612 real MOT records for the 2019 Kia Sportage.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.
The 2019 Kia Sportage passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (88.5%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.
These stats describe 31,612 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.
What tends to go wrong
Across 31,612 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019.
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Before you buy a 2019 Kia Sportage
Based on MOT data from 31,612 vehicles — here's what to check.
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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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| 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 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 289,401 Kia Sportage vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Kia Sportage 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.
Half of all 2019 Kia Sportage vehicles fall between 23,443 and 39,024 miles.
2019 Kia Sportage — Still on the Road
Almost all 2019 Kia Sportages are 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.
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