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BF53 OEL

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,465 mi
Last recorded78,465 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 OEL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 78,465 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 78,465 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2013 75,761 miles

damage to windscreen

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f inner sill corroded

o/s/f tyreon legal limit

Pass 20 Sep 2012 73,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2011 65,363 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front wheel has slighty restricted free movement.

Fail 16 Sep 2011 65,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front wheel has slighty restricted free movement.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 60,412 miles

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

both front hub breather hoses split/come off

Fail 8 Sep 2010 60,318 miles

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

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

both front hub breather hoses split/come off

Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,676 miles

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Aug 2008 38,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,016 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 25,118 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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BF53 OEL is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF53 OEL, 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 BF53 OEL registered?

BF53 OEL is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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