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CX03 WDC

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,489 mi
Last recorded80,489 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 WDC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 80,489 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 80,489 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 66,889 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 66,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 57,688 miles

slight grab from nearside rear brake

Fail 29 Dec 2009 57,485 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight grab from nearside rear brake

Fail 5 Jan 2009 47,941 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 47,941 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 44,790 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 44,454 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 37,942 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 33,647 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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CX03 WDC is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 CX03 WDC, 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 CX03 WDC registered?

CX03 WDC is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is CX03 WDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX03 WDC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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