Used car guide
2019 Kia Sportage: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Petrol
84% pass first time (all 2019 cars: 85%)
Stands out: track rod ends 4.7×, suspension arm bushes and joints 2.2×
65,049 MOTsSee the petrol guide ›
Diesel
84% pass first time (all 2019 cars: 85%)
Stands out: brake pads 1.6×, track rod ends 4.9×, suspension arm bushes and joints 2.7×
29,369 MOTsSee the diesel guide ›
Hybrid
85% pass first time (all 2019 cars: 85%)
Stands out: track rod ends 11.3×, suspension arm bushes and joints 4.2×
2,767 MOTsSee the hybrid guide ›
Known faults on every 2019 Kia Sportage
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
Kia warranty may still apply
The seven-year warranty may still cover younger cars, if serviced properly.
At the viewing: Check the service book and ask Kia whether warranty remains.
Source: What Car?: used Kia Sportage (2016-2022) reliability
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Other years
Every year of the Kia Sportage compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 1,976 | Tyres 12% |
| 2022 | 31,074 | Tyres 19% |
| 2021 | 54,661 | Tyres 24% |
| 2020 | 56,872 | Tyres 26% |
| 2018 | 99,630 | Tyres 31% |
| 2017 | 108,402 | Tyres 31% |
| 2016 | 109,730 | Tyres 31% |
| 2015 | 62,005 | Tyres 33% |
| 2014 | 56,529 | Brakes 34% |
| 2013 | 52,926 | Suspension 38% |
| 2012 | 37,383 | Suspension 41% |
| 2011 | 22,344 | Suspension 44% |
| 2010 | 12,119 | Suspension 48% |
| 2009 | 6,726 | Suspension 52% |
| 2008 | 4,342 | Suspension 55% |
| 2007 | 3,919 | Suspension 57% |
| 2006 | 3,321 | Suspension 58% |
| 2005 | 3,558 | Suspension 58% |
| 2003 | – | Too few tests |
| 2002 | – | Too few tests |
| 2001 | – | Too few tests |
| 2000 | – | Too few tests |
| 1999 | – | Too few tests |
| 1998 | – | Too few tests |
| 1997 | – | Too few tests |
| 1996 | – | Too few tests |
| 1995 | – | Too few tests |