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AF03 ZVJ

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

107,673 mi
Last recorded107,673 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 107,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 100,906 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 93,468 miles

Crack In Windscreen

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2015 84,124 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 77,095 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 70,788 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 57,312 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 37,192 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 24,508 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 22,341 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 18,125 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 16,907 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 16,907 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 14,322 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 ZVJ is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ registered?

AF03 ZVJ is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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