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EN52 HLR

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,051 mi
Last recorded79,051 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 HLR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 79,051 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 74,056 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 71,281 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 67,950 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 64,229 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 58,568 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 58,490 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 45,185 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 45,185 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Long brake pedal travel

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 32,669 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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EN52 HLR 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 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 EN52 HLR, 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

How do I check the history of EN52 HLR?

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What year was EN52 HLR registered?

EN52 HLR is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 January 2003.

Is EN52 HLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 HLR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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