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BN03 XGV

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,951 mi
Last recorded102,951 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 XGV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 102,951 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 98,561 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 May 2016 98,561 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both side (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 May 2015 83,289 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2014 88,131 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 88,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2013 83,438 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 78,860 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 78,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 72,709 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 58,438 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 50,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 45,129 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 35,015 miles

exhaust rear mounting insecure.

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 XGV is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGV, 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 XGV registered?

BN03 XGV is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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