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CE53 KOV

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,455 mi
Last recorded54,455 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 KOV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 54,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front upper ball joint cover slightly perished

Offside Front upper ball joint cover slightly perished

Pass 21 Aug 2018 53,066 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Sep 2017 51,695 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 50,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 48,449 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 46,965 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 45,162 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 43,264 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 41,254 miles

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

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,430 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,577 miles

Rear exhaust pipe deteriated

Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,097 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 34,097 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 27,900 miles

rear wiper blade split

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 16 Aug 2006 21,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 21,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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CE53 KOV is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CE53 KOV, 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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CE53 KOV is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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