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EF03 YGC

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,010 mi
Last recorded50,010 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 50,010 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 50,010 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 49,085 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 47,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 46,817 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 46,798 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 44,393 miles

both front auto hub vacuum pipes split and broken

Pass 30 May 2018 43,133 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 41,158 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 39,775 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 38,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 36,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,345 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 33,811 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,081 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,160 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,411 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,311 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 19,841 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 19,797 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 14,610 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 YGC is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EF03 YGC, 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 YGC registered?

EF03 YGC is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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