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EG03 NWB

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,760 mi
Last recorded82,760 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 NWB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 82,760 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 82,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 80,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 76,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 71,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 67,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 62,470 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 56,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,544 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2008 39,321 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,064 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 26,515 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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EG03 NWB is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EG03 NWB, 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 EG03 NWB registered?

EG03 NWB is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is EG03 NWB safe to buy?

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