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CK53 DGF

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,343 mi
Last recorded79,343 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 DGF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 79,343 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 74,524 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 73,679 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 71,687 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 66,395 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 66,395 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 60,566 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 54,115 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

both front axle breather pipes holed/split

Fail 16 Nov 2010 54,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front axle bleed pipes both sides holed/split

Pass 18 Nov 2009 45,952 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

surface corrosion started in various places

Fail 18 Nov 2009 45,952 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

surface corrosion started in various places

Pass 18 Nov 2008 39,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

surface corrosion started on rear chassis

Pass 16 Nov 2007 31,789 miles

o/s rear door stiff to open metal brake pipes surface corrosion slight exhaust blow

Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,569 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 24,569 miles

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

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)

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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CK53 DGF 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 73.3%.

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 CK53 DGF, 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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CK53 DGF is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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