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EP03 OLV

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,408 mi
Last recorded97,408 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 97,408 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 97,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

chassie rusted

front discs rusted

unable to check brake pads

Pass 28 Jul 2012 96,216 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 89,036 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 81,465 miles

exhaust corroded

front pads getting down

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2009 74,040 miles

slight play in stearing

under trays fitted

exhaust corroding

both rear tyres tread low

Pass 12 Aug 2008 66,234 miles

under trays fitted + engine covers

Fail 14 Aug 2007 62,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 62,135 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 57,492 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 57,408 miles

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

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

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 OLV is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OLV, 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 OLV registered?

EP03 OLV is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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