2003 KIA Sportage 2.0L Petrol · K8 CRE
2003 KIA Sportage (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 33,757 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K8 CRE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2024
- 33,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
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K8 CRE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Kia Sportage (K8 CRE) between August 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 22 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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.
K8 CRE Mileage History
- 01/08/202231,753 mi
- 31/07/202332,879 mi+1,126 mi
- 29/07/202433,757 mi+878 mi
Average of roughly 1,006 miles per year across 3 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: Average
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- Chassis and sill corrosionSerious
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- 4WD hub, transfer-box and propshaft wearModerate
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