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AF03 VCG

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,186 mi
Last recorded92,186 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 92,186 miles

1>surface rust under the vehicle and on some componants2>brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 88,100 miles

205/70/R15C. Fronts 6mm. Rears 4mm.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 80,316 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 80,316 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 74,210 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 62,159 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 54,621 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 45,039 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 35,848 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 33,460 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 27,780 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 VCG is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VCG, 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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What year was AF03 VCG registered?

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

Is AF03 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 VCG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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