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EY03 EJZ

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,395 mi
Last recorded76,395 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 EJZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2015 76,395 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 69,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 64,551 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 59,987 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 55,093 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 50,188 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 43,778 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 38,874 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 32,455 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 26,022 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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EY03 EJZ 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 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 EY03 EJZ, 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 EY03 EJZ registered?

EY03 EJZ is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 May 2003.

Is EY03 EJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY03 EJZ shows 10 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 EY03 EJZ have outstanding finance?

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