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CN03 OVU

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,088 mi
Last recorded84,088 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 OVU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 84,088 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 84,088 miles

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

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 81,778 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 77,997 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 77,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 74,689 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 70,064 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 70,052 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 63,818 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,035 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 51,300 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 51,300 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 38,734 miles

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

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 OVU is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OVU, 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 CN03 OVU registered?

CN03 OVU is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is CN03 OVU safe to buy?

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