Kia cars for sale right now
2013 Kia Sportage
£2,995 · 165,876 miles · Much Birch, Hereford
2017 Kia Sportage
£5,495 · 102,621 miles · Much Birch, Hereford
2015 KIA PICANTO
£8,850 · 20,993 miles · Hendon, Greater London
2019 KIA VENGA
£11,495 · 29,308 miles · Hendon, Greater London
2020 KIA PICANTO
£11,995 · 19,080 miles · Hendon, Greater London
2021 KIA PICANTO
£8,495 · 34,000 miles · York, North Yorkshire
2022 KIA SPORTAGE
£14,995 · 35,170 miles · York, North Yorkshire
2013 KIA SOUL
£2,997 · 78,000 miles · Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
2023 KIA RIO
£10,695 · 27,000 miles · Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire
2023 KIA RIO
£10,995 · 22,000 miles · Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire
2023 KIA SPORTAGE
£21,495 · 25,600 miles · Doncaster, South Yorkshire
2017 KIA PICANTO
£6,495 · 65,705 miles · Plymouth, Devon
2017 KIA SPORTAGE
£8,995 · 70,697 miles · Plymouth, Devon
2019 KIA SPORTAGE
£11,990 · 54,975 miles · Stockport, Cheshire
2005 KIA RIO
£2,750 · 65,000 miles · Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
2011 KIA RIO
£3,995 · 91,000 miles · Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
2019 KIA PICANTO
£5,495 · 73,000 miles · Bradford, West Yorkshire
2022 KIA PICANTO
£8,495 · 19,000 miles · Boston, Lincolnshire
2015 KIA SORENTO
£13,495 · 81,000 miles · Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
2015 KIA SORENTO
£10,995 · 96,000 miles · Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
2019 KIA SORENTO
£12,995 · 86,000 miles · Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
2018 KIA VENGA
£9,995 · 37,000 miles · Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
2016 KIA SPORTAGE
£7,589 · 67,491 miles · Liverpool, Merseyside
2007 KIA CEED
£1,850 · 105,381 miles · Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Kia shares engines and platforms with Hyundai. The Sportage is its family SUV, the Niro comes as a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid and the electric e-Niro, and the EV6 is its larger electric car. New Kias come with a seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty that passes to the next owner if the car is serviced to schedule, so on a used Kia check how much of it is left.
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Kia: what MOT records show
MOT records show 79.5% of Kia cars pass the MOT first time — level with cars of the same age nationally. Counted from 108,407 DVSA tests; a pass with rectification at the station counts as a pass here, and as a failure in DVSA's own initial-test measure.
Compared against cars of the same registration years. A car with only minor defects or advisories still passes; a major or dangerous defect is a fail. Class 4 tests in Great Britain, test type NT (a normal annual test), retests excluded. A pass, or a pass with rectification at the station, counts as a first-time pass; DVSA's own initial-test measure counts a rectified pass as a failure and so reports a lower figure. Testing in Northern Ireland is run separately by the DVA under its own rules.
Figures from MOT tests carried out in 2025. Sampled from nine months of 2025 (January, February, April, May, July, August, September, October and November). Source: DVSA MOT Anonymised Data 2025 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Kia in the UK — what to know
Kia UK operates a large franchised dealer network nationwide. EV6 and Niro EV high-voltage work is handled at EV-trained dealers in every region. The 7-year / 100,000-mile transferable warranty is the Kia killer feature. To preserve it the car must be serviced at a Kia dealer (or to Kia-approved schedule with genuine parts at any qualified workshop). A broken service history can cost the car the rest of its warranty.
Known issues — what to check before you buy
These are the issues most commonly flagged by UK mechanics and forum reports for used Kia cars. Use them as a checklist on viewing.
Kia Sportage QL 1.7 / 2.0 CRDi diesel (2016–2021)
DPF blockage from short UK urban driving, often progressing to oil dilution (diesel washing into the sump on failed regens). What Car? data: 56% of diesel Sportages reported problems vs 20% of petrols.
Kia Sportage QL 7DCT 1.6 T-GDi petrol (2017–2021)
Dual-clutch judder and harsh shifts. Software flash usually resolves; clutch-pack failures at 100,000+ miles cost £2,500–£3,500.
Kia Sportage / Niro / Ceed 1.0 T-GDi 3-cyl turbo (Various)
Same 1.0 T-GDi timing chain stretch as Hyundai. Rattle on cold start at 40,000–60,000 miles. Less catastrophic than Ford EcoBoost wet belt but should be inspected.
Kia Niro Hybrid (built 1 Nov 2016 – 11 Sep 2017) (2017)
Hydraulic actuator burr in housing damages oil seal — covered by recall. Brake issues — sudden loss of pedal pressure on some units.
Kia EV6 / Niro EV (2022)
ICCU failure (shared with Hyundai Ioniq 5/6). 12V undercharging, car can lose drive power. Software + ICCU replacement under warranty.
Kia Sportage Mk4 rear number plate light (2016–2021)
Water ingress — common UK MOT fail item. £40 fix at an independent.
Best years to buy used in the UK
• Sportage QL (2018–2020) 1.6 CRDi or 1.6 T-GDi Executive — mature QL platform, much improved interior. • Sportage NQ5 (2022+) — completely new platform, hybrid and PHEV available, EV6-style interior. • Niro DE Hybrid (2017–2022) — 94.4% reliability score (What Car?). Avoid Nov 2016 – Sep 2017 build window (actuator recall). • e-Niro (2018–2022) 64 kWh — superb real-world EV. 282 miles WLTP, 230–270 real-world. • EV6 (2023+, post-ICCU fix) — 800V platform, 18-min 10–80% on 350 kW DC.
Years to avoid
• Sportage Mk4 QL 2016 first-year cars. • Niro Hybrid built Nov 2016 – Sep 2017 (recall window). • EV6 MY2022 pre-ICCU software fix. • Sportage Mk3 2010–2015 6-speed manual with crunchy 2nd/3rd gear (synchro wear). • Any diesel Sportage used exclusively in city/short-trip pattern with no DPF cleaning evidence.
Running a used Kia in the UK
Parts & servicing
Kia and Hyundai share parts heavily through the Hyundai Motor Group catalogue. Kia UK (importer) has invested heavily in dealer training, especially for EV6 / Niro EV high-voltage work. Indicative UK pricing (ex-VAT): front brake pads (Sportage) £70–£110; front discs £130–£190; 7-year warranty service £180–£280 depending on engine; DPF replacement out of warranty £1,500–£2,200 dealer; timing chain (1.0 T-GDi) £700–£1,000 indie.
Common MOT failure points
Specific Kia MOT items: rear number plate light water ingress (Sportage Mk4), front suspension lower arm bushings (high-mileage fleet Sportages), brake handbrake imbalance on auto Sportages (EPB module fault), ABS warning light from hydraulic actuator (Niro Hybrid recall window).
Our top Kia picks for UK buyers right now
Kia Sportage QL 1.6 CRDi Platinum
2020
Late QL Mk4, mature drivetrain; check how much of the 7-year warranty is left.
Kia e-Niro 64 kWh First Edition
2020
A simple used EV: 282 miles official (WLTP) range, 230–270 miles in real-world use, and a 7-year battery warranty.
Kia Sportage NQ5 Hybrid HEV K3
2022
New platform, no oil dilution (it's the petrol hybrid), 5+ years of warranty remaining.
Buyer's pro tip
The 7-year warranty is only worth its weight if the service history is unbroken. Owners are often tempted to skip a Kia dealer service "just one year" to save money — and a missed service can void the remaining transferable warranty. The most valuable document on a used Kia is the service book with continuous Kia (or Kia-approved) stamps. Be wary of cars with gaps, and before you buy ask a Kia dealer whether bringing a missed service up to spec (£300–£500) would restore the warranty position.
Kia buying questions, answered
How does the Kia 7-year warranty actually work?
New Kias in the UK come with a 7-year / 100,000-mile manufacturer warranty (unlimited mileage for the first 3 years). It transfers to subsequent owners provided the car has been serviced to Kia schedule at a Kia dealer (or to Kia-approved schedule with genuine parts at any qualified UK workshop). A 3-year-old Sportage with full Kia service history carries 4 years of factory warranty for the new owner.
What's the difference between a Kia e-Niro and a Niro EV?
Same car, different generations. e-Niro (2018–2022) is the original. Niro EV (2022+) is the facelift — updated interior, lower drag, slightly more range. Both use the 64 kWh battery and deliver 230–270 miles real-world.
Should I worry about the Kia ICCU recall?
On EV6 MY2022 cars: yes — confirm the ICCU software update and (if applicable) physical ICCU replacement have been done. The ICCU manages 12V battery charging; failure means the car can lose drive power. Kia UK covers this under warranty. On Niro EV: less affected. Always pull the VIN history at a Kia dealer before purchase.
Is the Kia Sportage cheaper to insure than the Hyundai Tucson?
Very similar — both sit in groups 17–22 for diesel variants, 22–28 for hybrid, 23–28 for PHEV. Sportage GT-Line trims with bigger alloys typically sit one group higher. The EV6 GT (high-performance variant) sits at groups 40+ and is genuinely expensive to insure.
Where can I service a Kia in the UK without losing the warranty?
Any Kia dealer protects the warranty. So does any non-Kia qualified workshop provided they use genuine Kia parts and follow the Kia service schedule. A strong network of Korean-specialist independents keeps servicing costs down. Keep stamped invoices showing genuine-parts use — that's the evidence Kia UK requires if a warranty claim arises.
How does the Kia Sportage compare to the Hyundai Tucson?
Mechanically near-identical — same Hyundai Motor Group platform, same engines, same hybrid system. The Sportage looks more aggressive and feels slightly sharper. The Kia 7-year warranty vs Hyundai's 5-year is the biggest practical difference for used buyers.
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