1998 KIA Sportage 2.0L Petrol · R214 TKO
1998 KIA Sportage (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 72,578 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R214 TKO Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2024
- 72,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R214 TKO MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1998 Kia Sportage (R214 TKO) between May 2024 and May 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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