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EN52 XSY

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,589 mi
Last recorded78,589 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 XSY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 78,589 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 74,362 miles

exhaust bracket deteriorated, still supported

Pass 6 Mar 2012 67,067 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken, system still supported

Fail 5 Mar 2012 67,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust bracket broken, system still supported

Pass 7 Mar 2011 59,152 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 51,610 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,232 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit and nearside has a nail

front brake pads wearing thin

hand brake high

hub breather pipe split on nearside front

Pass 8 Mar 2008 35,626 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre tread worn low

offside rear tyre tread worn low

Pass 10 Mar 2007 29,656 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 24,327 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 24,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 23,896 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 XSY is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EN52 XSY, 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 EN52 XSY registered?

EN52 XSY is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is EN52 XSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 XSY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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