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CE53 NYB

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,775 mi
Last recorded83,775 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 83,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 78,109 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 78,094 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing idler arm ball joint split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 78,070 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis to axle mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 71,861 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 71,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 66,229 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust clamp on cat broken away

Pass 17 May 2012 57,612 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

front wiper blades split

Fail 11 May 2012 57,521 miles

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

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

front wiper blades split

Pass 30 May 2011 53,130 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 52,920 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/s/r tyre cracking on side wall & tread.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2010 47,362 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 43,684 miles

Slight leak from steering box

Pass 17 Oct 2007 34,524 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,534 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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CE53 NYB 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 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 NYB, 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 NYB is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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