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EX53 SUH

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

48,889 mi
Last recorded48,889 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 48,889 miles

minor corrosion to underside of body

Fail 4 Sep 2023 48,866 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

minor corrosion to underside of body

Pass 25 Aug 2021 46,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 42,054 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 31,596 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 22,872 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 21,629 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 20,685 miles

Oil leak Diff area ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 19,693 miles

both front tyres crackes on outer walls

Pass 26 Aug 2014 18,829 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2013 18,122 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 17,213 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 16,178 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 16,177 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 14,855 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 13,071 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 10,996 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 10,268 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 8,588 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 SUH is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SUH, 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 SUH registered?

EX53 SUH is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is EX53 SUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 SUH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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