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CK03 DXE

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,053 mi
Last recorded67,053 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 DXE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 67,053 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 67,053 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 58,840 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 49,417 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 44,402 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 33,858 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 27,797 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CK03 DXE is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CK03 DXE, 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 CK03 DXE registered?

CK03 DXE is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is CK03 DXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK03 DXE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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