MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear (7.1.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis (6.1.B.2)
front & rear number plates cracked
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
EML Light on
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
EML Light on
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
EML Light on
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
offside front brake pads appear 80% worn
offside front brake slight bind
EML light on
centre exhaust box has slight blow to both ends box
exhaust tail pipe mounting broken
EML light on
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
centre exhaust box has slight blow to both ends box
exhaust tail pipe mounting broken
EML light on
nearside front vaccum hose to front hub split
EML light on
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front vaccum hose to front hub split
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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BX53 KRK 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 70.6%.
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 BX53 KRK, 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 BX53 KRK registered?
BX53 KRK is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 September 2003.
Is BX53 KRK safe to buy?
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