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GF53FGZ
2003 KIA SPORTAGE
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1998cc
General Information
- Registration GF53FGZ
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model SPORTAGE
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
12
Passes
10
Failures
54.55%
Pass Rate
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133 Total Defects Recorded
27 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 108,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- brake servo rusty
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
19 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,908 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- abs light does not appear to be working as the manufacturer intended but does go out when vehicle is started
- Horn button is on the o/s of dash board
- Weak pattern from both headlights
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear exhaust is holed ,the end section is corroded away and the mount is corroded and broken but the exhaust is secure
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear light lense holed
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 101,908 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- abs light does not appear to be working as the manufacturer intended but does go out when vehicle is started
- Weak pattern from both headlights
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear exhaust is holed ,the end section is corroded away and the mount is corroded and broken but the exhaust is secure
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear light lense holed
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
3 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,746 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear light lens cracked
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded away from bracket (still secure) (7.1.2)
26 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 94,588 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear light lens cracked
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)
27 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,210 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- offside rear lamp lens broken but not showing white light to the rear
- nearside and offside headlamp glasses starting to deteriorate
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- cut in nearside rear tyre but within requirements and not showing ply/cords
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 87,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- offside rear lamp lens broken but not showing white light to the rear
- nearside and offside headlamp glasses starting to deteriorate
- cut in nearside rear tyre but within requirements and not showing ply/cords
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,397 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold /downpipe area (7.1.2)
- offside rear lamp lens broken but not showing white light to the rear
- nearside and offside headlamp glasses starting to deteriorate
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
29 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 79,397 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold /downpipe area (7.1.2)
- offside rear lamp lens broken but not showing white light to the rear
- nearside and offside headlamp glasses starting to deteriorate
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
28 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,001 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 72,001 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
5 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,216 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 63,905 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
16 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,964 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2013 23 Jun 202615 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 59,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
24 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,395 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
5 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,558 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2011 23 Jun 20262 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 52,558 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,303 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2010 23 Jun 20263 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 45,303 MI
23 Jun 202630 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,487 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,700 MI
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GF53FGZ was registered on 2003-09-18
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