Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI reliable? We analysed 1,685 real MOT tests across 280 vehicles to find out.
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The Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI.
Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1995cc
- Power
- 135 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 11.3 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Silver
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 149 g/km Band F
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £160
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £88
- Insurance group
- 17 of 50
Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI THIS CAR | 86.6% | 1,685 | 89,506 mi | — yrs |
| Kia Sportage | 80.4% | 2,634,551 | 53,679 mi | 26 yrs |
| Kia Picanto | 77.1% | 2,626,043 | 39,084 mi | 22 yrs |
| Kia Ceed | 76.1% | 1,665,385 | 60,630 mi | 19 yrs |
| Mercedes C200 CDI Avantgarde SE Auto | 69.3% | 531 | 147,663 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDIShould you buy a used Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI?
The Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.6% across 1,685 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Kia Sportage KX-2 CRDI owner drives around 8,897 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.