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AD03 HFH

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,161 mi
Last recorded106,161 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HFH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 106,161 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 99,321 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 97,619 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 88,110 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 83,745 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 76,896 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 68,680 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

considerable travle on hand brake lever.

Fail 19 Jun 2008 68,680 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

considerable travle on hand brake lever.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 55,385 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 55,295 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 42,368 miles

both rear tyres worn down to wear bars.

front axle diff seal leaking.

rear exhaust tale pipe considabley 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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AD03 HFH is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AD03 HFH, 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 AD03 HFH registered?

AD03 HFH is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is AD03 HFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 HFH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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