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FA03 BWK

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,982 mi
Last recorded69,982 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 BWK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 69,982 miles

both chasis legs and both innersills coroded

brakepipes covered by grease unable to check properly

coil springs coroded

exhaust system coroded

fuel pipes coroded

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 69,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

both chasis legs and both innersills coroded

coil springs coroded

exhaust system coroded

fuel pipes coroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 63,664 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front headlights slight tarnished

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust supported

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2014 63,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

both front brake pads getting low

front exhaust mounting bracket broken but pipe adequately supported

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside front headlamp slightly tarnished

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

offside front headlamp slightly tarnished

Pass 9 Dec 2013 57,160 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 53,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 53,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 49,501 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 49,501 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,470 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 44,470 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 39,388 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,802 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 33,082 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 27,837 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,837 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 20,684 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 18,298 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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FA03 BWK is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FA03 BWK, 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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What year was FA03 BWK registered?

FA03 BWK is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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