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CK03 VXU

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,378 mi
Last recorded49,378 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 VXU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 49,378 miles

rear brake pipes corroded. brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded down osr of fuel tank. back box heat shield loose. front exhaust bracket loose.

Fail 28 Jul 2020 49,363 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ball joint that connects to steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings on chassis leg (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pipes corroded. brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded down osr of fuel tank. back box heat shield loose. front exhaust bracket loose.

Pass 1 May 2019 43,238 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 37,030 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 34,377 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 33,333 miles

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

engine covers hideing some componants

under covers hideing underside componants

Fail 18 Apr 2016 33,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine covers hideing some componants

under covers hideing underside componants

Pass 23 Apr 2015 32,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 31,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 30,545 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 29,423 miles

noise from front of engine

Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 27,090 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,292 miles

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

Tyre on n/s/r cracking on outer wall.

Fail 2 Apr 2009 25,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre on n/s/r cracking on outer wall.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 23,435 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 22,011 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,156 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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CK03 VXU is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VXU, 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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CK03 VXU is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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