MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre exhaust surface corrossion.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside chassis surface corrosion centre to rear.
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside chassis surface corrosion centre to rear.
Centre exhaust surface corrossion.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside chassis surface corrosion centre to rear.
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside chassis surface corrosion centre to rear.
General advise both rear chassis members surface corrosion.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front wheel binding.
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CU03 JLV 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 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 CU03 JLV, 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 CU03 JLV registered?
CU03 JLV is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 May 2003.
Is CU03 JLV safe to buy?
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