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CE53 NYT

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,149 mi
Last recorded138,149 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 138,149 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 138,149 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 131,314 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 125,407 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 124,793 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 123,886 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 122,829 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 122,829 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 119,790 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 119,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 115,652 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 115,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 114,588 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 112,054 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 84,327 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 106,562 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 101,977 miles

Front Exhaust Mount Broken, But Exhaust System is Supported

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

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Fail 16 Aug 2012 101,977 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust Mount Broken, But Exhaust System is Supported

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

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 12 Aug 2011 97,504 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 90,638 miles

Offside rear shock absorber lower bush worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Play in both front wheel bearings but not considered excessive at this time.

Slight leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 86,307 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 78,975 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 78,975 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 63,454 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 50,632 miles

slight end float both front hubs

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 NYT is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NYT, 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 CE53 NYT registered?

CE53 NYT is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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