2003 KIA Sportage 2.0L Petrol · DS03 JWM
2003 KIA Sportage (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 42,172 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS03 JWM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2025
- 42,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS03 JWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Kia Sportage (DS03 JWM) between December 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DS03 JWM Mileage History
- 06/12/202241,685 mi
- 06/03/202442,080 mi+395 mi
- 18/03/202442,092 mi+12 mi
- 10/05/202542,172 mi+80 mi
Average of roughly 201 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage JA / JE
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Chassis and sill corrosionSerious
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- 4WD hub, transfer-box and propshaft wearModerate
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- Cooling-system leaks and overheatingModerate
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