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DA03 VBF

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,620 mi
Last recorded80,620 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 80,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 78,164 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

engine management light remains on indicating a fault

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 75,468 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management lamp remains on indicating a fault

Fail 24 Mar 2015 75,468 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management lamp remains on indicating a fault

Pass 11 Feb 2014 73,231 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all fuel pipes very rusty

both sides rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

ewxhaust rear section missing

exhaust corroded and front hanger broken

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,175 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s mirror damaged

o/s brake pipe between fuel tank and chassis slightly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2013 71,174 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 68,502 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2011 64,672 miles

Both front anti roll bar D bushes play.

Exhaust middle section corroded.

Slight play in both front wheelbearings.

Fail 2 Mar 2011 64,672 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front anti roll bar D bushes play.

Exhaust middle section corroded.

Slight play in both front wheelbearings.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 60,785 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 60,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2008 54,874 miles

Offside door mirror damaged.

Oil level low.

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 45,463 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

rad bottom hose rubbing on main steering arm

Pass 4 Aug 2006 34,243 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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DA03 VBF is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DA03 VBF, 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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DA03 VBF is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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