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CW03 HYS

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,572 mi
Last recorded57,572 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 HYS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 57,572 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis corroded but still strong at time of test (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 51,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by tow bar mounting (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 46,684 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 43,422 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 39,962 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 36,581 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 33,223 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 30,136 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 30,136 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 25,864 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,498 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 19,391 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 14,999 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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CW03 HYS is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CW03 HYS, 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 CW03 HYS registered?

CW03 HYS is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is CW03 HYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW03 HYS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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