2002 KIA Sportage 2.0L Petrol · EO52 OSN
2002 KIA Sportage (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 107,527 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO52 OSN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2025
- 107,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO52 OSN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Kia Sportage (EO52 OSN) between November 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
EO52 OSN Mileage History
- 29/11/202296,408 mi
- 10/11/2023101,915 mi+5,507 mi
- 07/10/2024106,021 mi+4,106 mi
- 11/10/2024106,083 mi+62 mi
- 12/06/2025107,527 mi+1,444 mi
Average of roughly 4,385 miles per year across 5 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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