MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,465 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))
damage to windscreen
exhaust deteriorated
n/s/f tyre perished
o/s/f inner sill corroded
o/s/f tyreon legal limit
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine light on
exhaust deteriorated
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.
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.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front hub breather hoses split/come off
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BF53 OEL safe to buy?
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