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EG03 YVW

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,623 mi
Last recorded83,623 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 YVW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 83,623 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust mount broken

offside front tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 5 May 2015 81,658 miles

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

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 30 Apr 2014 78,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,063 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 54,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 54,909 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 45,678 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 36,752 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 36,752 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 25,971 miles

Both rear tyres nearing 2mm wear bars.

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 YVW is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YVW, 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 YVW registered?

EG03 YVW is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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