MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,124 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis by wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis by tank (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis by wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill / door step (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded All chassis by tow bar (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting All chassis (6.6.6)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both by flexis (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear by tank and axle (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All chassis front to rear heavy corrosion (2.4.A.3)
205 / 70 / 15 tyres fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Low
Sill covers fitted
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All chassis (6.1.B.2)
Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint Both top (2.5.B.1a)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both under sills front to rear (6.1.B.2)
205 / 70 / 15 tyres fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Low
Sill covers fitted
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All chassis (6.1.B.2)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
eng man light on
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front brake discs corroded
surface rust on chassis and components
Nearside Front Lower Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads worn low
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads worn low
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CE53 KPJ 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 73.3%.
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 KPJ, 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 KPJ is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is CE53 KPJ safe to buy?
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