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EX53 HFM

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,075 mi
Last recorded62,075 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 62,075 miles

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))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 61,874 miles

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 51,601 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 46,109 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 45,204 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 44,410 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,920 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 41,651 miles

Oil leak

both front wheel bearing vacuum hoses damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2013 41,651 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 40,198 miles

both front wheel bearing vacuum hoses damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2011 36,862 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 33,597 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 30,968 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 27,907 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 24,455 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 24,451 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 20,070 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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