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CA03 XJN

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,452 mi
Last recorded75,452 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 XJN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 75,452 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 71,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 66,384 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres age cracked on sidewalls

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

slight surface corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,470 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 57,012 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,266 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2012 50,266 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 45,812 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 40,235 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 40,235 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Play in n/s/f wheel steering arm.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 35,120 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 35,120 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,026 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 31,025 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2007 25,061 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 25,061 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 XJN is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA03 XJN registered?

CA03 XJN is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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