Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Kia Sportage?

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 2,635 vehicles, the 2022 Kia Sportage has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Kia Sportage?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Kia Sportage are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (20.9% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (20.5% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (7.2% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Kia Sportage?

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 (2022)

2,635 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.3% first-time pass rate

2022 Kia Sportage

CarHunch analysed 2,635 real MOT records for the 2022 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 2022 Kia Sportage is a reliable choice, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.2% — significantly ahead of the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are rare, affecting only 5.0% of vehicles, so safety isn't a concern here.

At 28,571 miles on average, these cars are still relatively lightly used for their age. The low failure rate (0.2 per vehicle) and modest advisory count (1.1 per vehicle) suggest the Sportage is proving durable in real-world ownership, so focus your pre-purchase inspection on the usual wear items like brakes and tyres rather than expecting hidden structural problems.

The 2022 Kia Sportage passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.3% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

92.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.2

Over 1.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

27k

Middle half: 21k–35k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 2,635 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 2,635 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 20.9%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 7.2%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Brake wear 4.9%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Wipers & washers 4.1%

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively · Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively · Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Lighting 1.8%

Nearside Headlamp aim too high

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Based on MOT data from 2,635 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 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 →
📄 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
Petrol (99%)	2,606	92.3%	0.2

Colour Breakdown

Based on 289,401 Kia Sportage vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 25.4%

73,421

Silver 23.6%

68,276

Black 23.1%

66,759

Blue 9.3%

26,780

Red 8.1%

23,580

Grey 6.9%

19,824

Brown 1.3%

3,899

Orange 1.2%

3,459

Green 0.7%

1,968

Bronze 0.5%

1,326

Purple 0%

Beige 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 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.

27,493

typical

20,589

low mileage

35,416

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Kia Sportage vehicles fall between 20,589 and 35,416 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 20,589 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.

✓ 20,589–35,416 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Kia Sportages sit.

⚠ Over 47,811 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

1.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.2

Avg failures per vehicle

1.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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