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AF03 ZVL

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,211 mi
Last recorded135,211 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 ZVL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 135,211 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 135,211 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 125,154 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 115,006 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 107,275 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 97,463 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 89,004 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 88,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 82,439 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 82,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres starting to crack.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 75,830 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 68,732 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 52,317 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 46,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,074 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,240 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 36,086 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 28,619 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 23,088 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 ZVL is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZVL, 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 ZVL registered?

AF03 ZVL is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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