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BK03 WXY

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,167 mi
Last recorded87,167 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 WXY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 87,167 miles

brake pipes corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

play inner steering arms

suspension areas corroded and under sills

Fail 25 Nov 2017 87,167 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

brake pipes corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

play inner steering arms

suspension areas corroded and under sills

Pass 28 Oct 2016 86,765 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 85,372 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 81,932 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 76,778 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,634 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 70,634 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 58,373 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,799 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,986 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 41,629 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,349 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 33,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 30,717 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 22,326 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,177 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,477 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BK03 WXY is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK03 WXY, 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 BK03 WXY registered?

BK03 WXY is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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