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AD03 ZWZ

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,715 mi
Last recorded104,715 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZWZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2013 104,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside wiper blade split.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 99,790 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 27 Nov 2012 99,783 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 5 Dec 2011 93,299 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 12 Nov 2010 89,605 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 89,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2009 83,613 miles

offside front tyre worn slightly onn inner edge 3mm approx

oil leak corrosion on sump

slight corrosion on exhauat rear section

slight play in both front wheel bearings

timing belt???

Pass 29 Nov 2008 72,662 miles

offside and nearside front tyres tread depth 4 mm approx

offside front seat belt webbing damaged.

slight play at nearside rear wheel bearing.

slight play at offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 61,162 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 60,938 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 48,248 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 48,240 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 42,232 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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AD03 ZWZ is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD03 ZWZ, 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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AD03 ZWZ is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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