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EO53 ZXD

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,959 mi
Last recorded91,959 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 ZXD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 91,959 miles

no brake resevoir cap fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2015 91,959 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no brake resevoir cap fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2014 86,503 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 86,503 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 80,227 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 74,304 miles

4WD activation pipes perished

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 67,639 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 62,615 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 62,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Slight leak from the bottom of the steering box.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 62,355 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,002 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 50,604 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 48,545 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 41,817 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 ZXD 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 78.6%.

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 ZXD, 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 EO53 ZXD registered?

EO53 ZXD is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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