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EK53 NVA

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,229 mi
Last recorded57,229 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 NVA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2012 57,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 57,229 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 54,963 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 50,885 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,156 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,477 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 25,533 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,533 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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EK53 NVA is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK53 NVA, 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 EK53 NVA registered?

EK53 NVA is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is EK53 NVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 NVA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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