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AK03 VLF

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,627 mi
Last recorded77,627 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 77,627 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 74,768 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 69,792 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 57,899 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE BOX HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

WINDSCREEN WASHER JETS INSECURE

Fail 8 Apr 2008 57,899 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE BOX HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

WINDSCREEN WASHER JETS INSECURE

Fail 7 Apr 2008 57,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 46,747 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 36,703 miles

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

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 VLF is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK03 VLF registered?

AK03 VLF is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AK03 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 VLF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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