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DA03 ZHF

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,078 mi
Last recorded99,078 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 ZHF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 99,078 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 99,070 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 93,992 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 88,401 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 88,388 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 83,549 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 78,504 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 72,269 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 72,254 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 65,813 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 65,813 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 57,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 57,493 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,340 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 38,478 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 38,478 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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 ZHF is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DA03 ZHF, 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 ZHF registered?

DA03 ZHF is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is DA03 ZHF safe to buy?

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