Kia Sportage vs Kia Sportage launch edition isg: 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 launch edition isg
90%
MOT pass rate · 1,746 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kia Sportage launch edition isg is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 80%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Kia Sportage | Kia Sportage launch edition isg |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 80% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 20% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% ✓ | 5% |
| Average mileage | 76,824 mi | 30,958 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 294,137 | 1,746 |
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 launch edition isg
- 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))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Kia Sportage launch edition isg is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 80%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.