1999 KIA Sportage 2.0L Petrol · V798 EHU
1999 KIA Sportage (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 54,193 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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V798 EHU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 15/11/2022
- 54,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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V798 EHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Kia Sportage (V798 EHU) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
V798 EHU Mileage History
- 25/11/202149,488 mi
- 15/11/202254,193 mi+4,705 mi
Average of roughly 4,842 miles per year across 2 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: Poor
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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
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