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AU03 XRT

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,202 mi
Last recorded38,202 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 XRT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 38,202 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 36,481 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 34,226 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,555 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 30,427 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,630 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 27,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,385 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 25,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2007 19,269 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inside and outside edge

Pass 6 Apr 2006 14,616 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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AU03 XRT 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 AU03 XRT, 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 AU03 XRT registered?

AU03 XRT is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is AU03 XRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 XRT 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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