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DE03 PGF

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

92,132 mi
Last recorded92,132 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2013 92,132 miles

Front and rear suspension components have corrosion

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 92,132 miles

Front and rear suspension components have corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 88,738 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 88,738 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2011 84,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 84,116 miles

Centre Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 76,837 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine light illuminated

osf brake disc scored on inner face

Pass 9 Sep 2009 68,876 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges but not showing cords

Fail 28 Aug 2009 68,866 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on inner edges but not showing cords

Pass 12 Aug 2008 60,549 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 60,549 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 52,362 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 52,362 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 35,995 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 35,995 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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 PGF is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DE03 PGF, 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 PGF is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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