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EA03 XFW

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,312 mi
Last recorded111,312 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 XFW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 111,312 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 91,238 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 90,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 71,579 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 69,733 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 63,635 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 51,434 miles

o/s/f tyre hase a cut to the sid wall.

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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EA03 XFW is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EA03 XFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA03 XFW registered?

EA03 XFW is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is EA03 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 XFW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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