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CU53 ZNM

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,879 mi
Last recorded31,879 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 ZNM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 31,879 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 31,877 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 26,908 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake disc's corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2012 26,907 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake disc's corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 24,801 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 24,788 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 22,582 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 19,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 19,612 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 16,682 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 13,507 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 10,323 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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CU53 ZNM 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 66.7%.

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 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 CU53 ZNM, 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 CU53 ZNM registered?

CU53 ZNM is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CU53 ZNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 ZNM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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