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With 413,595 currently licensed in the UK, the Kia Sportage is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Sportage 5 stars in 2022, with 87% adult occupant and 86% child protection scores.
It has a 80.5% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include suspension, brakes, tyres.
Annual running costs are estimated at £1,621 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £135/month or 20p/mile.
Theft risk is rated very low at 2.5 per 1,000 registered vehicles.
NCAP Safety
2022
MOT Pass Rate
80.5%
185,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£135
est. annual total
New From
£29,000
Euro NCAP tested the Sportage in 2022 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
87%
Child Occupant
86%
Pedestrian
68%
Safety Assist
87%
There are 18 known DVSA recalls affecting the Kia Sportage. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2024/500
The vacuum pump drive gear may be damaged by a mechanical failure caused by high acceleration torque during the engine starting phase. If the pump fails an increase of the brake pedal force may be experienced while driving.
Build dates: 2022-09-08 to 2023-06-14
R/2024/500
The vacuum pump drive gear may be damaged by a mechanical failure caused by high acceleration torque during the engine starting phase. If the pump fails an increase of the brake pedal force may be experienced while driving.
Build dates: 2022-09-08 to 2023-06-14
R/2024/465
The HECU hydraulic electronic control unit of affected vehicles equipped with Anti-lock Brake Systems ABS and Electronic Stability Control ESC could leak internally and cause an electrical short over time. In extreme cases the HECU could overheat with a possible risk of an under bonnet fire.
Build dates: 2010-03-12 to 2014-01-24
R/2023/255
The mesh filter inside the tandem pump may block causing insufficient oil supply and a risk of vacuum pump failure. If the pump fails there will be no vacuum assistance and the possibility of increased braking distance when applying the brake pedal.�
Build dates: 2018-10-25 to 2020-09-28
R/2023/211
A combination of the instrument cluster software and electrical noise while the vehicle is starting may result in cluster booting errors.
Build dates: 2022-08-10 to 2023-03-27
+ 13 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 185,000 MOT tests, the Sportage has a first-time pass rate of 80.5% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Sportage is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Kia Sportage are estimated at around £1,621 per year, or £135 per month.
Fuel
£0
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,171
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
Battery
14 kWh
Range (WLTP)
43 mi
Motor
67 kW
90 bhp
Drive
AWD
Starting from £29,000 new, a Kia Sportage typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £21,750 | −£7,250 |
| 2 years | 64% | £18,500 | −£10,500 |
| 3 years | 56% | £16,250 | −£12,750 |
| 4 years | 50% | £14,650 | −£14,350 |
| 5 years | 46% | £13,450 | −£15,550 |
| 6 years | 43% | £12,550 | −£16,450 |
| 7 years | 41% | £11,800 | −£17,200 |
| 8 years | 39% | £11,200 | −£17,800 |
| 9 years | 37% | £10,650 | −£18,350 |
| 10 years | 35% | £10,100 | −£18,900 |
The Sportage has a theft rate of 2.5 per 1,000 registered vehicles, rated very low compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000.
There are currently 413,595 licensed and 7,225 SORN Sportages in the UK (420,820 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The Sportage has a 80.5% first-time MOT pass rate based on 185,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Sportage 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2022. It scored 87% for adult occupant protection, 86% for child occupant protection, 68% for vulnerable road users, and 87% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Sportage are estimated at around £1,621 per year (£135/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 18 known safety recalls affecting the Sportage. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
The Sportage has a theft rate of 2.5 per 1,000 registered vehicles, which is rated very low compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000. Standard security precautions should be sufficient.
A new Sportage starts from around £29,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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