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AF03 RZA

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,071 mi
Last recorded115,071 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 RZA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 115,071 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 115,071 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 110,735 miles

Child seat fitted

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 May 2016 110,721 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Front (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Boot floor area (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 106,128 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 95,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 89,523 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in rear half shafts

Pass 3 Nov 2011 85,464 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 85,464 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 81,226 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGE.

VAC PIPE TO N/S/F HUB SPLIT.

VAC PIPE TO O/S/F HUB NOT CONNECTED.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 75,130 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 65,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 56,193 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 44,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 44,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2006 33,475 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 33,475 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AF03 RZA is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF03 RZA, 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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AF03 RZA is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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