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EF03 UNU

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,773 mi
Last recorded54,773 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 May 2009 54,773 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 48,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 40,965 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 32,096 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 UNU is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UNU, 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 EF03 UNU registered?

EF03 UNU is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is EF03 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 UNU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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