1999 KIA Sportage 2.0L Petrol · T282 NKM
1999 KIA Sportage (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 59,660 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T282 NKM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 59,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
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T282 NKM 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 1999 Kia Sportage (T282 NKM) between February 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint from cat to middle section blowing (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not tested due to washers not working (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
T282 NKM Mileage History
- 16/02/202444,047 mi
- 19/02/202444,047 mi
- 14/02/202552,652 mi+8,605 mi
- 19/02/202552,653 mi+1 mi
- 05/08/202659,660 mi+7,007 mi
Average of roughly 6,328 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage JA / JE
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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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