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AK03 JKF

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,496 mi
Last recorded61,496 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 JKF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 61,496 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 59,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 59,435 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

front exhaust mount broken but systen still secure

Pass 13 Apr 2011 57,461 miles

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

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

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

exhaust mount at front of cat corroded through but systen still supported

Fail 11 Apr 2011 57,461 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust mount at front of cat corroded through but systen still supported

Pass 13 Apr 2010 56,549 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 56,549 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,350 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2008 48,496 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,407 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 36,894 miles

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

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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AK03 JKF 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 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 AK03 JKF, 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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AK03 JKF is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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