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AK03 VLL

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,834 mi
Last recorded125,834 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 125,834 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 118,820 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 110,965 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 104,488 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 89,212 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 75,119 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 58,467 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 44,346 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 44,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 32,130 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 32,130 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 30,489 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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AK03 VLL 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 83.3%.

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 VLL, 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 AK03 VLL registered?

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

Is AK03 VLL safe to buy?

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