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Kia Sportage buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Kia Sportage costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 1,801 for sale right now.
Our take on the Kia Sportage
A 2023 Kia Sportage typically advertises at €28,800 and a 2018 one at €14,700, so it loses roughly 13% of its value a year at that age. At the NCT, the 2017–2018 cars do better than other cars the same year. The 1.6 diesel is the most common engine (44% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 320k km.
Check a Kia Sportage's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Kia Sportage prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €50,500 | 0k km | 68 |
| 2026 | €43,800 | 1k km | 177 |
| 2025 | €39,000 | 26k km | 95 |
| 2024 | €31,900 | 58k km | 191 |
| 2023 | €28,800 | 75k km | 252 |
| 2022 | €25,950 | 91k km | 183 |
| 2021 | €21,900 | 108k km | 132 |
| 2020 | €18,950 | 124k km | 127 |
| 2019 | €16,900 | 140k km | 113 |
| 2018 | €14,700 | 167k km | 116 |
| 2017 | €12,000 | 182k km | 124 |
| 2016 | €10,500 | 186k km | 92 |
| 2015 | €7,900 | 205k km | 51 |
| 2014 | €6,950 | 206k km | 30 |
| 2013 | €5,600 | 214k km | 28 |
| 2012 | €5,000 | 255k km | 13 |
| 2011 | €4,900 | 241k km | 9 |
Kia Sportage NCT pass rate
How often Kia Sportages pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 79% | 80% | |
| 2021 | 74% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 66% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 76% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 74% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 70% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 57% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 43% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 38% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 31% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 29% | 42% | |
| 2011 | 26% | 38% |
Most common reasons a 2022 Kia Sportage fails: headlight aim (9.1% of tests, more than most cars), wheels & tyres (7.1% of tests, more than most cars), safety equipment (4% of tests), lights & electrics (2% of tests).
Common Kia Sportage problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€190 | 534 |
| 1.6 Hybrid | ~320k km | ~€180 | 490 |
| 1.7 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€200 | 185 |
| 2.0 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€200 | 10 |
| 1.6 Petrol | ~320k km | ~€270 | 6 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Kia Sportage
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming belt kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Kia Sportage
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the timing belt was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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