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KIA SPORTAGE (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 31,542 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

91%

Total Tests (2024)

31,542

Avg Mileage

24,767 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,350

Is the 2021 KIA SPORTAGE reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 9 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the KIA brand average of 86%.

At 3 years old, 91% of KIA SPORTAGEs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 31,542 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 24,767 miles.

How does the 2021 KIA SPORTAGE compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars2144th out of 3,373(top 64%)
Rank among all KIA models176th out of 472(top 37%)
vs national average+9% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average-1% (92% avg)
vs KIA average+5% (86% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 KIA SPORTAGE has 24,767 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

Best year to buy a KIA SPORTAGE?

The most reliable year is the 2022 model with a 92% MOT pass rate, while the 2007 model has the lowest at 65%. The 2021 sits between the two at 91%.

How much does a 2021 KIA SPORTAGE cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Diesel, 1598cc)
£905
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,350
Per month£113/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

KIA SPORTAGE by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202292%1,08224,731 mi
202191%31,54224,767 mi
202090%21,47930,287 mi
201989%58,31939,545 mi
201888%60,31448,804 mi
201786%65,44159,147 mi
201685%66,04867,665 mi
201582%37,01774,778 mi
201481%34,49583,477 mi
201376%34,98091,808 mi
201275%24,90899,218 mi
201174%15,295106,602 mi
201073%7,894103,955 mi
200970%4,499103,156 mi
200870%2,910106,403 mi
200765%2,676109,553 mi
200666%2,245112,934 mi
200566%2,354112,304 mi
200497%31123,135 mi
200374%5070,392 mi

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About the 2021 KIA SPORTAGE

The 2021 KIA SPORTAGE is a small family car with a 1598cc diesel engine. 31,542 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it one of the most commonly tested cars on UK roads. Among all cars from 2021, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model falls short of that benchmark.

With an average of 24,767 miles at 3 years old, KIA SPORTAGE owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2021 KIA SPORTAGE Fuel Costs

The 1598cc diesel engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 55 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £905 per year at current diesel prices of 148p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 KIA SPORTAGE?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,350 (£113/month), broken down as £905 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 91% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

KIA SPORTAGE Reliability Trend

Newer KIA SPORTAGEs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 16 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2021 KIA SPORTAGE

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet. If you're flexible on year, the 2022 model has the highest pass rate at 92%. With 31,542 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

Alternatives to the 2021 KIA SPORTAGE

The KIA SPORTAGE is actually the most reliable option among similar diesel small family cars from this era. Here are comparable diesel cars with similar engines: