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FA03 UEM

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,612 mi
Last recorded51,612 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 51,612 miles

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

slight power steering fluid leak

slight wear in front anti-roll bar links

vac pipes for 4x4 split

Pass 26 Jul 2011 47,682 miles

slight seepage from steering box seal

Pass 27 Jul 2010 43,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,366 miles

front tyre treads wearing low

Pass 29 Jul 2008 35,496 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 31,173 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 31,173 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 26,935 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

exhaust heat shield loose & exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2006 26,935 miles

exhaust heat shield loose & exhaust corroded

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 UEM is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UEM, 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 FA03 UEM registered?

FA03 UEM is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is FA03 UEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 UEM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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