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AJ03 DXZ

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,388 mi
Last recorded63,388 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 DXZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2019 63,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all tyres perished

both front and rear inner sills corroded

steering box weaping

Pass 6 Apr 2018 61,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

light cracking in all tyres

Pass 4 Apr 2017 58,574 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 56,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 54,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,693 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 49,347 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,045 miles

NUMBER PLATE CONDTION POOR

Fail 13 Apr 2011 44,045 miles

NUMBER PLATE CONDTION POOR

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 41,045 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,500 miles

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

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 20 Apr 2007 28,883 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 23,250 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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AJ03 DXZ is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AJ03 DXZ, 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 AJ03 DXZ registered?

AJ03 DXZ is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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