2003 KIA Sportage 2.0L Petrol · WJ53 WGV
2003 KIA Sportage (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 69,855 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ53 WGV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 69,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ53 WGV 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 2003 Kia Sportage (WJ53 WGV) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
WJ53 WGV Mileage History
- 04/01/202268,937 mi
- 22/12/202268,990 mi+53 mi
- 15/01/202469,748 mi+758 mi
- 27/01/202569,759 mi+11 mi
- 22/01/202669,855 mi+96 mi
Average of roughly 227 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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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
Radiators, hoses and viscous-fan or thermostat issues can leave these older SUVs running hot, which is dangerous because many cheap cars have already been driven with low coolant.
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