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CN03 UAE

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,959 mi
Last recorded96,959 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 96,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Sill has slight corrosion

Rear of chassis has general light corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2016 96,956 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Sill has slight corrosion

Rear of chassis has general light corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2015 89,561 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 89,540 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 85,035 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2014 85,035 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 78,481 miles

chassis corroded

rust on various metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Dec 2012 72,277 miles

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

rear chassis corroded

rust on various metal brake pipes

Fail 7 Dec 2012 73,277 miles

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

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

rear chassis corroded

rust on various metal brake pipes

Pass 28 Nov 2011 68,257 miles

front brake pad wear low

Pass 26 Nov 2010 62,174 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 56,079 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 49,333 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 38,949 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 24,634 miles

Slight movement in both front road wheels

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 21,744 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 UAE is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UAE, 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 UAE is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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