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EO03 LTU

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,662 mi
Last recorded91,662 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 LTU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 91,662 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 91,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak from gear box.

Pass 22 May 2017 85,605 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 82,504 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 82,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 78,729 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 71,912 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 68,401 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 60,419 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 56,705 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 49,857 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

coolant stainage around rear of engine

engine oil leak

nearside rear wheel centre cap missing

offside front washer jet partly blocked

offside front wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Jul 2009 49,857 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

coolant stainage around rear of engine

engine oil leak

nearside rear wheel centre cap missing

offside front washer jet partly blocked

offside front wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,910 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 36,804 miles

heat sheilds noisey on exhaust system

Fail 8 Dec 2007 36,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

heat sheilds noisey on exhaust system

Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,304 miles

REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX HEAT SHIELD BROKEN AND RATTLELING

Pass 1 Jun 2006 26,713 miles

advise all 4tyres on 1.6/2mm. †advise pads look low.

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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EO03 LTU is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EO03 LTU, 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 EO03 LTU registered?

EO03 LTU is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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