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AK53 VZD

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,901 mi
Last recorded81,901 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VZD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 81,901 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRALS CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRDED

REAR HAND BRAKE OUTER CASINGS WORN TRHROGH

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF WHEEL BEARING

Fail 4 Oct 2012 81,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRALS CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRDED

REAR HAND BRAKE OUTER CASINGS WORN TRHROGH

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF WHEEL BEARING

Pass 11 May 2011 67,042 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe appears rusty up the side of the fuel tank!! please remove tank and inspect/replace!!

fuel lines rusty

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 10 May 2010 60,094 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 55,266 miles

front tyres worn on edges OK FOR MOT

Pass 11 Oct 2008 43,829 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,428 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 18,185 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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AK53 VZD 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 87.5%.

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 AK53 VZD, 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 AK53 VZD registered?

AK53 VZD is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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