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EX53 HEU

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,223 mi
Last recorded101,223 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 HEU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 101,223 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 89,733 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 89,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 75,769 miles

Battery insecure

Engine management light on

Rear nearside hub showing signs of fluid leakage

Fail 3 Feb 2011 75,769 miles

Battery insecure

Engine management light on

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear nearside hub showing signs of fluid leakage

Pass 26 Nov 2009 59,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 45,250 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 45,227 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 30,539 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 20,932 miles

steering box is damp

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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EX53 HEU is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EX53 HEU, 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 EX53 HEU registered?

EX53 HEU is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is EX53 HEU safe to buy?

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