1997 KIA Sportage 2.0L Petrol · H8 WOW
1997 KIA Sportage (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 47,890 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H8 WOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
- 47,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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H8 WOW MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Kia Sportage (H8 WOW) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
H8 WOW Mileage History
- 01/06/202347,608 mi
- 29/05/202447,803 mi+195 mi
- 28/06/202447,817 mi+14 mi
- 02/07/202547,890 mi+73 mi
- 04/07/202547,890 mi
Average of roughly 135 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Chassis and sill corrosionSerious
Rust is the main reason early Sportages disappear. Chassis rails, body mounts, sills and rear floor sections can corrode badly enough to make structural repairs uneconomic.
- 4WD hub, transfer-box and propshaft wearModerate
Vacuum hubs, transfer components and propshaft joints wear with age and neglect, leaving the vehicle noisy, reluctant to engage 4WD or vibrating badly under load.
- Cooling-system leaks and overheatingModerate
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