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CE53 YDF

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,136 mi
Last recorded98,136 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 98,136 miles

advise slight play detected to nearside front pittman arm / draglink end balljoint at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2014 81,014 miles

plastic sil covers fitted unable to inspect outer sils

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 18 Jun 2014 81,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic sil covers fitted unable to inspect outer sils

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 15 Mar 2013 66,907 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,366 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 51,608 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 51,607 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,474 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,544 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 41,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 34,917 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 34,917 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,902 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 28,902 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 19,596 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 YDF 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 YDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE53 YDF registered?

CE53 YDF is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is CE53 YDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 YDF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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