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CE53 NXT

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,861 mi
Last recorded100,861 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 NXT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 100,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside corrosion in inner sill outside of prescribed area

Fail 3 Feb 2020 100,858 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside corrosion in inner sill outside of prescribed area

Pass 11 Jan 2019 99,042 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive just outside prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

slight play in steering idler bushes

Fail 2 Oct 2018 99,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outside of prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside steering idler bushes slightly worn

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outside of prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 96,439 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion to inner sill

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

Offside Front slight corrosion to inner sill

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

Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 96,439 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front slight corrosion to inner sill

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

Offside Front slight corrosion to inner sill

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

Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 94,229 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 92,096 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 92,096 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 88,912 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 84,594 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 84,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,008 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 70,776 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2011 70,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 69,766 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 68,482 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 53,805 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 40,168 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 27,070 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 27,070 miles

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

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

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 NXT is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CE53 NXT, 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 NXT is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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