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FA03 HLH

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,325 mi
Last recorded81,325 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2019 81,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear inner sill and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front crossmember attached to radiator corroding

rear fuel pipes corroding to tank

slight seepage from steering box

Pass 7 Feb 2018 76,613 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 76,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 67,293 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 67,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking side of tank (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 58,807 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 58,805 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 46,803 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 46,803 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,719 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE ,BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

Fail 21 Sep 2013 38,715 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE ,BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

advise eml lamp on see sheet

Pass 19 Oct 2012 32,691 miles

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

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

all brake pipescorroded

Fail 10 Oct 2012 32,526 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

all brake pipescorroded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 24,710 miles

rear tyres 3mm ........

Pass 12 Jul 2010 21,401 miles

front tyres worn on edges,wipers poor,play in nsf wheel bearing,nail in nsf tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2009 18,316 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 16,004 miles

flexy ends corroded.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 16,004 miles

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

flexy ends corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 13,017 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 9,676 miles

slight free play at nearside front wheelbearing

Fail 6 Jul 2006 9,676 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight free play at nearside front wheelbearing

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 HLH is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HLH, 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 HLH registered?

FA03 HLH is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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