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EN03 HKC

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,669 mi
Last recorded63,669 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 HKC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 63,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rusted (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rusted (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

os and ns headlamps glasses deteriating

water leakengine

wipers soon req renew

Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,846 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 57,352 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 53,263 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 48,840 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 44,943 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 41,552 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 37,521 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,849 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 30,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 30,056 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 25,628 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 20,349 miles

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

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

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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EN03 HKC is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EN03 HKC, 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 EN03 HKC registered?

EN03 HKC is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is EN03 HKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN03 HKC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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