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EN03 XCT

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,322 mi
Last recorded84,322 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 84,322 miles

under shield fitted

under side vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 82,692 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 81,647 miles

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

Oil leak

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

front suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 78,225 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 76,238 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 74,518 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,079 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 70,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 62,368 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 56,634 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,564 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 41,779 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 38,430 miles

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 19 May 2006 30,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers fitted

underbody shields fitted

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 XCT is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XCT, 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 EN03 XCT registered?

EN03 XCT is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is EN03 XCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN03 XCT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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