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EF03 CVW

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,971 mi
Last recorded63,971 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 CVW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 63,971 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 59,227 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,539 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 49,853 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 49,853 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 45,271 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 40,852 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 35,266 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 29,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight travel on parking brake lever

Pass 8 May 2006 23,627 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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EF03 CVW is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EF03 CVW, 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 EF03 CVW registered?

EF03 CVW is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is EF03 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 CVW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF03 CVW have outstanding finance?

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