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SV53 NFM

2003 Kia Sportage XS

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,440 mi
Last recorded56,440 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 NFM
MakeKia
ModelSportage XS
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2008 56,440 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 48,189 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)

handbrake lever close to end of ratchet

spare tyre below 1.6mm

Pass 30 Aug 2006 32,428 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage XS?

Based on 674 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
6,083
Miles/Year
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
Headlamp aim too high 2
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2
Exhaust has a part missing 2
Registration plate lamp not working 2
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SV53 NFM is a 2003 Kia Sportage XS in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV53 NFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was SV53 NFM registered?

SV53 NFM is a 2003 Kia Sportage XS, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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