MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail (6.6.6)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Crossmember badly corroded (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red Lamp lens broken (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Complete chassis sections corroding and both inner sills
Duct tape around nearside front wing and door mirror assembly
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leak
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
advancing underbody corrosion
long travel handbrake
nearside front anti roll bar link corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
n/s/f tyre wearing on edge
n/s/r tyre wearing edges
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre wearing edges
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
n/s/f tyre wearing on edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs poor condition
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
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AJ03 DYD is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DYD, 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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AJ03 DYD is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 April 2003.
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