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BX53 KRK

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,926 mi
Last recorded105,926 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 KRK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 105,926 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 84,872 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 84,872 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,197 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,117 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 71,032 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 64,564 miles

EML Light on

Pass 18 Jul 2011 57,982 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 57,982 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,395 miles

EML light on

centre exhaust box has slight blow to both ends box

exhaust tail pipe mounting broken

Fail 9 Aug 2010 50,395 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 41,411 miles

EML light on

nearside front vaccum hose to front hub split

Fail 24 Aug 2009 41,411 miles

EML light on

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front vaccum hose to front hub split

Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,116 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 32,903 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 25,993 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 22,988 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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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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BX53 KRK is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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