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How reliable is the Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Mhev Sa?

Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Mhev Sa consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
92.4% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 1,142 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 92.4%.

First-time inspection pass rate92.4%
Dangerous defect rate
3.1%
Retest rate
8.3%
Typical mileage by age2021 cohort
Age 3
41,972 km
Age 5
Age 10
Most common inspection failures
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen3.3%
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements2.1%
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.8%
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.6%
Parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative1.1%
Where failures most often occur
Front Nearside(2.3%)
Front Offside(2.1%)
Offside(1.9%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Mhev Sa reliability by year

How the Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Mhev Sa performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.

Year cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
090%25,209 km
202088.9%
202192.4%

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Mhev Sa as a model. The reliability of any individual Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Mhev Sa also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Mhev Sa reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Mhev Sa consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 92%. Reliability varies by year and engine — see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.

What are the common problems on the Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Mhev Sa?

The most common owner-reported issues are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (3.3% of inspections); The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (2.1% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.8% of inspections); Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.6% of inspections); Parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative (1.1% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Mhev Sa?

For a typical Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Mhev Sa, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 41,972 km at 3 years, — at 5 years, and — at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution — high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.

How do I check a specific Kia Sportage Gt-Ln S Crdi Mhev Sa before buying?

Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car — model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.

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