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EX53 HFH

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,738 mi
Last recorded91,738 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2011 91,738 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 78,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 73,969 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 61,320 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 47,888 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 41,273 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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EX53 HFH is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HFH, 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

How do I check the history of EX53 HFH?

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What year was EX53 HFH registered?

EX53 HFH is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is EX53 HFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 HFH shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX53 HFH have outstanding finance?

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