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CN03 KFU

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,241 mi
Last recorded86,241 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 KFU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 86,241 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side front tyre worn on the inner edge

tail pipe corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 81,628 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

exhaust tail pipe holed

Pass 16 Sep 2011 72,820 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 72,820 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 62,549 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 58,838 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,838 miles

engine management light on

Pass 28 May 2008 45,967 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 36,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 26,960 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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CN03 KFU is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CN03 KFU, 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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CN03 KFU is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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