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BL03 WRG

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,802 mi
Last recorded18,802 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 WRG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 18,802 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 16,270 miles

Metal brake and fuel lines along side fuel tank showing signs of corrosion but not accessible for inspection.

Fail 3 Jun 2011 16,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Metal brake and fuel lines along side fuel tank showing signs of corrosion but not accessible for inspection.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 13,199 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 13,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 11,014 miles

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

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

handbrake travel slightly excessive

Battery insecure

Fail 18 Jun 2009 11,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

handbrake travel slightly excessive

Battery insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2008 10,198 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 9,357 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 7,597 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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BL03 WRG is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BL03 WRG, 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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BL03 WRG is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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