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CN03 OWE

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,583 mi
Last recorded104,583 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 104,583 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 91,288 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 86,319 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 76,506 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 76,382 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

advise slight dampness from around steering box

Pass 10 Nov 2010 59,615 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 59,615 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 46,217 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,995 miles

both front tyres worn to excess on inner edge

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 21 Nov 2007 14,484 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 27,714 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 27,217 miles

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

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 OWE is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CN03 OWE, 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 OWE registered?

CN03 OWE is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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