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DA03 EVW

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,798 mi
Last recorded85,798 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 EVW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 85,798 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 72,114 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

passenger wingmirror glass damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2012 72,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

passenger wingmirror glass damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2011 59,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Mirror Damaged

Offside Front Drive Shaft Insecure

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 59,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Mirror Damaged

Exhaust Mounting Insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Drive Shaft Insecure

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

Topped Up Engine Oil 2.0Ltr 10W/40

Pass 27 Jan 2010 47,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 39,565 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 31,658 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 15,653 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 15,468 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

bumper insecure

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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DA03 EVW is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA03 EVW, 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 DA03 EVW registered?

DA03 EVW is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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