MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front and rear suspension components have corrosion
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Front and rear suspension components have corrosion
Oil leak
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
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
both front tyres wearing on inner edges but not showing cords
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
both front tyres wearing on inner edges but not showing cords
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was DE03 PGF registered?
DE03 PGF is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 May 2003.
Is DE03 PGF safe to buy?
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