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EN03 RPV

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,303 mi
Last recorded72,303 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 RPV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 72,303 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

crack in windscreen, but below drivers view of the road

Pass 21 May 2013 60,892 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 60,892 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,647 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 44,337 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 39,233 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 3,348 miles

steering box damp

Pass 9 May 2008 28,236 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 23,264 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 18,047 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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EN03 RPV 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 EN03 RPV, 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 RPV registered?

EN03 RPV is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 June 2003.

Is EN03 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN03 RPV 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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