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ML53TLN
2003 KIA SPORTAGE
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1998cc
General Information
- Registration ML53TLN
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model SPORTAGE
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
20 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,215 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,905 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
9 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,902 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin exhaust missing (6.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,746 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2018 22 Jun 20269 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
29 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,961 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Fuel pipe from front to back has corrosion
10 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,405 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 63,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 63,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Fuel hose leaking from filter (7.2.3)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened
1 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,972 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2015 22 Jun 202629 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 57,948 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
30 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,359 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2014 22 Jun 202630 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 55,359 MI
22 Jun 202619 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,505 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2013 22 Jun 20268 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,278 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2012 22 Jun 20261 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 50,187 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
15 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,714 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 43,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,088 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,244 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2009 22 Jun 202630 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 36,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,711 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2008 22 Jun 202622 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,729 MI
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ML53TLN was registered on 2003-09-30
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