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AU03 XSD

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,461 mi
Last recorded54,461 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 May 2011 54,461 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 49,933 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs some light corrosion to inner braking surface

vent pipes from front hubs split nearside and offside

Pass 29 Jun 2009 47,734 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 43,502 miles

nearside and offside front hubs breather pipes split

Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,170 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,654 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 XSD is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XSD, 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 AU03 XSD registered?

AU03 XSD is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is AU03 XSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 XSD shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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