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AJ03 DYC

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,731 mi
Last recorded127,731 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 127,731 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 125,417 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 125,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Door Mirror Damaged

Various Underside Corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2013 125,182 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 125,097 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 124,044 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2010 124,042 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 119,199 miles

front tyre wear is uneven

n/s front tyre is close to the legal limit

n/s rear wheel centre is missing

o/s rear lower suspension arm rear mounting bush is worn but not excessive

Pass 19 Jun 2007 107,056 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 80,600 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 80,600 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 DYC 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 AJ03 DYC, 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 DYC registered?

AJ03 DYC is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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