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EP03 HCG

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,840 mi
Last recorded53,840 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 HCG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 53,840 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 53,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,352 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 49,352 miles

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

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

gearbox cross member two bolts loose

Pass 18 Jul 2014 47,072 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 42,566 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 38,573 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 38,573 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 35,468 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 32,180 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 27,842 miles

nearside front tyre worn on both edges close to limit

offside front and both rear tyres starting to perrish and split

spare tyre worn close to limit

Pass 7 Jul 2008 23,295 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 18,330 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 13,755 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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EP03 HCG 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 EP03 HCG, 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 EP03 HCG registered?

EP03 HCG is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is EP03 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP03 HCG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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