Kia Sportage vs Kia Sportage 1 crdi: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kia Sportage
80%
MOT pass rate · 294,137 vehicles
Kia Sportage 1 crdi
80%
MOT pass rate · 465 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kia Sportage (80%) and Kia Sportage 1 crdi (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kia Sportage | Kia Sportage 1 crdi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 80% | 80% |
| MOT failure rate | 20% | 20% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 76,824 mi | 126,430 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 294,137 | 465 |
Most common faults
Kia Sportage
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Kia Sportage 1 crdi
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kia Sportage (80%) and Kia Sportage 1 crdi (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.