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AO53 CFX

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,929 mi
Last recorded83,929 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 CFX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 83,929 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,496 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 74,793 miles

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

Oil leak

chassis / sills rusty

exhaust system rusty

front anti-roll bar bushes starting to perish

front wiper blades starting to smear

nearside steering drop arm slight movement

slight play in steering column / box at lower ball joint

Fail 5 Sep 2012 74,792 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

chassis / sills rusty

exhaust system rusty

front anti-roll bar bushes starting to perish

front wiper blades starting to smear

nearside steering drop arm slight movement

slight play in steering column / box at lower ball joint

Pass 7 Sep 2011 64,946 miles

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

power steering fluid level low

Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,698 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 48,867 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,063 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,055 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 25,186 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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AO53 CFX is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO53 CFX, 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 AO53 CFX registered?

AO53 CFX is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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