MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view but not afeecting veiw (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view but not afeecting veiw (8.1.2a)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
underside of vehicle corroded
various brake pipes covered in grease
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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AK53 VZE is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 VZE, 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 VZE registered?
AK53 VZE is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is AK53 VZE safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK53 VZE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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