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CF03 NGZ

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,938 mi
Last recorded86,938 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 NGZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 86,938 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged advise of corrosion to petrol pipes in places (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion advise of corrosion to chassis in places o s and n s (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 86,926 miles

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

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

advise off corrosion to chassis in places and petrol pipes in placesl

Pass 28 Oct 2013 86,527 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 86,527 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 82,056 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 81,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 70,355 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise of rust on petrol pipes behind tank

Pass 26 Jul 2010 62,324 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 62,324 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 51,807 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,973 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 34,406 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 34,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,761 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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CF03 NGZ is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CF03 NGZ, 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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CF03 NGZ is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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