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AP52 EGX

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,015 mi
Last recorded83,015 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 EGX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 83,015 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

drive to front wheels has been disconnected

rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 19 May 2015 83,008 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

drive to front wheels has been disconnected

rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 23 Apr 2015 82,002 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

both front anti roll bar linkages (centre) slightly distorted

front brake discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

handbrake cables outer casing deteriorated

high handbrake travel

nearside front brake pipe slight corrosion

nearside front slight play in wheel bearing

offside front brake pipe slight corrosion

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 77,697 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 71,597 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 65,176 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 65,176 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 57,680 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 53,054 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

near side rear brake appears to grab slightly

screw in off side front tyre

unable to assess brake pipes aside fuel tank

Fail 27 Jan 2010 53,054 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side rear brake appears to grab slightly

screw in off side front tyre

unable to assess brake pipes aside fuel tank

Pass 16 Jan 2009 41,099 miles

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

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

management lamp illuminated @ dash

Fail 10 Jan 2009 41,099 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

management lamp illuminated @ dash

Pass 25 Jan 2008 33,435 miles

slight cuts appearing in n/s/f tyre on inner wall

Pass 19 Jan 2007 25,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 17,114 miles

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

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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AP52 EGX is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AP52 EGX, 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 AP52 EGX registered?

AP52 EGX is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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