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AK53 VZE

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,940 mi
Last recorded97,940 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 97,940 miles

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)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 97,937 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 90,497 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 86,447 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 82,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 76,558 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 76,558 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 67,942 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 58,669 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 58,668 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2011 53,700 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 46,210 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,065 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 31,253 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 24,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,994 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,027 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 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.

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