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AF53 NCY

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,611 mi
Last recorded53,611 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 NCY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 53,611 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 47,063 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Dec 2014 47,063 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Dec 2013 43,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 41,361 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 38,195 miles

both front 4 wheel drive vacuum pipes split.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 33,551 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 26,703 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 22,538 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 17,431 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,009 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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AF53 NCY is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AF53 NCY, 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 AF53 NCY registered?

AF53 NCY is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AF53 NCY safe to buy?

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