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BJ03 BFA

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,835 mi
Last recorded65,835 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 BFA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2016 65,835 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 60,997 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 58,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 55,910 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 53,413 miles

steering box damp.

Fail 21 Dec 2011 53,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

steering box damp.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 51,417 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 48,721 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,993 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 44,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,047 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 40,047 miles

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

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 2 May 2007 36,091 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 35,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 30,153 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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BJ03 BFA is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ03 BFA, 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 BJ03 BFA registered?

BJ03 BFA is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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