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DE03 MSU

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,194 mi
Last recorded58,194 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 MSU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 58,194 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test DOOR MIRROR BROKEN (3.1 (a) (ii))

STEERING MULTI LINK SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 15 Jan 2019 58,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test DOOR MIRROR BROKEN (3.1 (a) (ii))

STEERING MULTI LINK SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 13 Nov 2012 57,292 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 57,292 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,943 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 53,943 miles

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

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,522 miles

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

pipe (air)?? to front hubs split

possiable abs fault light was on then went off

Pass 28 Jul 2009 4,408 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,744 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 37,744 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,328 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 33,328 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 28,214 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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DE03 MSU is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DE03 MSU, 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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DE03 MSU is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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