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AP03 RFE

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,450 mi
Last recorded118,450 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 RFE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 118,450 miles

E.M.L. on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 118,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

E.M.L. on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 109,010 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 109,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 94,967 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 88,396 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 80,231 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 80,231 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 70,250 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 70,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 62,937 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 58,473 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 43,604 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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AP03 RFE is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP03 RFE, 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 AP03 RFE registered?

AP03 RFE is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 July 2003.

Is AP03 RFE safe to buy?

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