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CA52 LRY

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,007 mi
Last recorded47,007 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 LRY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2012 47,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Jul 2011 39,484 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 34,401 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 34,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

EWL on

brake pipes corroded

chasis badly corroded

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

front pipe mount spapped

fuel lines corroded

oil leak

steering heavy

tail pipe mount snapped

Pass 4 Jul 2009 30,786 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 24,492 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 24,492 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 19,490 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 19,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 15,733 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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CA52 LRY is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CA52 LRY, 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 CA52 LRY registered?

CA52 LRY is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 February 2003.

Is CA52 LRY safe to buy?

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