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EF52 UAX

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,314 mi
Last recorded124,314 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 UAX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 124,314 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 113,368 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 113,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 100,607 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 89,457 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 80,954 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 73,156 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 67,333 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 59,012 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 46,430 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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EF52 UAX is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 EF52 UAX, 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 EF52 UAX registered?

EF52 UAX is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is EF52 UAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 UAX 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.

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