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BN03 DWP

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,434 mi
Last recorded82,434 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 DWP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 82,434 miles

Front brake discs have surface rust

Front exhaust mounting deteriorated

N/S/F brake has slight bind

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 82,434 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Front brake discs have surface rust

Front exhaust mounting deteriorated

N/S/F brake has slight bind

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F brake has slight bind

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 80,505 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 179,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 79,271 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 79,251 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 76,301 miles

N/S washer jet poor spray pattern

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 76,289 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber missing

N/S washer jet poor spray pattern

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 73,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2010 67,686 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 67,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,800 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 42,932 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 42,932 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2007 34,767 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 27,155 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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BN03 DWP is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 56,641 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN03 DWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN03 DWP registered?

BN03 DWP is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is BN03 DWP safe to buy?

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