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AF03 VBV

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,768 mi
Last recorded104,768 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 104,768 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills can not be inspected due to sill covers

Pass 1 Feb 2016 98,871 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint slight leak (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged metal pipes corroded no leaks (7.2.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2015 92,652 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 92,652 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 86,693 miles

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

main brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 86,693 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 79,094 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 71,180 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 71,176 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 62,602 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 55,381 miles

front discs wearing

front to back brake pipe not able to see properly up the side of fuel tank.

offside front bearing slight play

Fail 4 Feb 2010 55,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front discs wearing

front to back brake pipe not able to see properly up the side of fuel tank.

offside front bearing slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2009 50,137 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 43,326 miles

front brake pads worn

exhaust tail pipe slight blow and last six inch broke off

front brake disc rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,471 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 32,673 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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AF03 VBV is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBV, 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 VBV is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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