MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,399 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + corroded on inner surface! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + corroding on inner surface! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 - in treads! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken off (6.1.2 (a))
inner sills corroding
front discs scored and corroded front
slight fault on o/s front door handle
front exaust corroded
tow bar corroded
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nsr osr tyre sidewall perrished
stering box has slight oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
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FA03 HLJ 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 94.7%.
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 FA03 HLJ, 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 HLJ registered?
FA03 HLJ is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 July 2003.
Is FA03 HLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FA03 HLJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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