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CA03 FGZ

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,750 mi
Last recorded99,750 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 FGZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 99,750 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust corroded

please check timing belt replacement interval/history

Fail 17 Jan 2014 99,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust corroded

please check timing belt replacement interval/history

Pass 11 Jan 2013 92,085 miles

front chaasis rails starting to corrode.

Fail 11 Jan 2013 92,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front chaasis rails starting to corrode.

leak at rear exhaust joint

nearside front tyre low on edges.

offside front tyre punctured, and low on edges.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 86,529 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Upper Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 76,500 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 63,181 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 63,181 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 47,274 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 47,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,467 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 29,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 25,988 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 19,777 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jun 2006 19,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CA03 FGZ is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA03 FGZ, 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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CA03 FGZ is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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