MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,901 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn on edges OK FOR MOT
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)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is AK53 VZD safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK53 VZD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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