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EO53 ZWX

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,983 mi
Last recorded45,983 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 ZWX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 45,983 miles

Nearside front tyre tread low on both edges.

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

Offside front tyre tread low on both edges.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 43,058 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 38,626 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 35,811 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 31,606 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 31,606 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 27,571 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 25,421 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 25,421 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,209 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 21,177 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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EO53 ZWX is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EO53 ZWX, 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 EO53 ZWX registered?

EO53 ZWX is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EO53 ZWX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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