MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,075 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight play in n/s/front steering idler
Oil leak
both front wheel bearing vacuum hoses damaged
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front wheel bearing vacuum hoses damaged
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EX53 HFM is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 HFM, 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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How do I check the history of EX53 HFM?
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What year was EX53 HFM registered?
EX53 HFM is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 September 2003.
Is EX53 HFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX53 HFM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EX53 HFM have outstanding finance?
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